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 7686609 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 70174102 epoch_slot_no: 17302 block_no: 7686432 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 84399 time: 2022-08-29 02:33:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef85e6260eb87f71df17cd4149b5c0d6523ec78a865af309c0aaeea20d3d7ce3Block Operator
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