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 7684733 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70134440 epoch_slot_no: 409640 block_no: 7684556 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 25227 time: 2022-08-28 15:32:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f3ba06a5324054420eabadf85ca1c20363879e182c8998f8be2dcac58e0faa6Block Operator
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