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 7686706 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70176327 epoch_slot_no: 19527 block_no: 7686529 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 39746 time: 2022-08-29 03:10:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44f13e9af9c279de00a1440bb0fe3d0016dc401ee3985feb49913633e632d05eBlock Operator
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