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 7686620 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 70174318 epoch_slot_no: 17518 block_no: 7686443 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 85829 time: 2022-08-29 02:36:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f71587cd2d9191c59fed46432bce09d2ddbaf9d8c2363b8a470cf6e4a42a18aBlock Operator
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