A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7684562 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 70131242 epoch_slot_no: 406442 block_no: 7684385 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 87197 time: 2022-08-28 14:38:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9dea7d9ac46c7904df433a08ee216ee5195b44213e4d884dde20ad643ad8ef9Block Operator
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