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 7686510 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70172093 epoch_slot_no: 15293 block_no: 7686333 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 53608 time: 2022-08-29 01:59:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cde7e2d0d4fb92ada91b9a25f1d5c316b90f034fd7d66434d7f21d2a865ba51Block Operator
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