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 7686355 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70168746 epoch_slot_no: 11946 block_no: 7686178 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 86597 time: 2022-08-29 01:03:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd509537385949337d9fd4ad038858bcb8ef36c4b06924fbed6b9bcf5c5aa1a3eBlock Operator
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