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 7685609 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 70152304 epoch_slot_no: 427504 block_no: 7685432 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 21151 time: 2022-08-28 20:29:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69817037fc85ff39e8f22da1a516fc458c2fa52a805390dcf93d1c6bf6481aadBlock Operator
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