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 7686330 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70168122 epoch_slot_no: 11322 block_no: 7686153 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 80305 time: 2022-08-29 00:53:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24bf1d984672879dab7294a74363de171dc612029e3d05f107243b51bfa5633aBlock Operator
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