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 7684246 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 70124786 epoch_slot_no: 399986 block_no: 7684069 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 58216 time: 2022-08-28 12:51:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24c37c298523bd462fc7b3f886fc7104a95c3e4d813e6786b632912f8bc782e0Block Operator
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