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 7686722 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70176547 epoch_slot_no: 19747 block_no: 7686545 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 68385 time: 2022-08-29 03:13:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x570d307c822be2edfcaab7ee97f4bd8df1ebb3e3807fa632b96625839b2e72c0Block Operator
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