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 7686128 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70163391 epoch_slot_no: 6591 block_no: 7685951 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 41140 time: 2022-08-28 23:34:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74ec0564f55c81f8439d7e40fef2b8ed1a6c6edd1dfa4a25e0f87046fe66fd78Block Operator
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