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 7686540 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70172750 epoch_slot_no: 15950 block_no: 7686363 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 21488 time: 2022-08-29 02:10:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf615573700e919032d7a28d3ef5dea01e8aaf665bc8b04673e476586e20d97ebBlock Operator
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