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 7686645 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 70175068 epoch_slot_no: 18268 block_no: 7686468 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 88590 time: 2022-08-29 02:49:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x183cb66c7905a0ab75f94b72d325f17e2626d33ad59d53ed587ed5a79d15c0f1Block Operator
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