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 7685039 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 70140950 epoch_slot_no: 416150 block_no: 7684862 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 83231 time: 2022-08-28 17:20:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74615d872c6171c403a7d9e63a92ce7d820bb6bd342ed16bb1c794d045091dd0Block Operator
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