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 7684683 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 70133429 epoch_slot_no: 408629 block_no: 7684506 slot_leader_id: 6358989 size: 88124 time: 2022-08-28 15:15:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98afb1a87919ed3bc4eacc50e5cfaf57f01bad81adb63326480945f7304a7e39Block Operator
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