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 7685727 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 70154749 epoch_slot_no: 429949 block_no: 7685550 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 88646 time: 2022-08-28 21:10:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0498e4b008032ac45be19287a8228bc1cb7484130335b29a75a958b8bac63bbdBlock Operator
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