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 7686001 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 70160706 epoch_slot_no: 3906 block_no: 7685824 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 88583 time: 2022-08-28 22:49:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bf6caa79c70576b833281fbe5755a0833544f44af1f0ca22ada8ff8d1e0a7cbBlock Operator
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