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 7686194 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70164757 epoch_slot_no: 7957 block_no: 7686017 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 62711 time: 2022-08-28 23:57:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd1bb90abc0fdb6c5f784d7dbaf36744586ad1dcf0fb2af25569ee9e875ae8ceBlock Operator
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