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 7685583 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 70151812 epoch_slot_no: 427012 block_no: 7685406 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 86520 time: 2022-08-28 20:21:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x293c0e55cdc3a94df15356ab9f2d3f0130ee1dfd8c88e25bee33fef3b45a4e68Block Operator
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