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 7685380 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 70147888 epoch_slot_no: 423088 block_no: 7685203 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88630 time: 2022-08-28 19:16:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d3000f2fb1ef4afc19a05fd331d4571b9abd1a4fe55cd0f66301497ffb8f8f4Block Operator
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