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 7686543 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70172812 epoch_slot_no: 16012 block_no: 7686366 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 37624 time: 2022-08-29 02:11:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdc40dfee3662a6efa149a770584c76b120cb91e5b5fd45fd226c6cd78f03bd6Block Operator
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