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 7686333 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70168256 epoch_slot_no: 11456 block_no: 7686156 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 88794 time: 2022-08-29 00:55:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fe7ecf070657c19d6d3d11cebc6826447d420e2da2aa169d697de7bafe59935Block Operator
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