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 7686828 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70178624 epoch_slot_no: 21824 block_no: 7686651 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 26743 time: 2022-08-29 03:48:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3043fe5e3fb9b70ab84d85ab58d89cf7dd38f222dab725b50f7ba34d9222a82Block Operator
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