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 7686972 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 70181208 epoch_slot_no: 24408 block_no: 7686795 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 50689 time: 2022-08-29 04:31:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727beeef775da4b07a3bc897183936e1f3517723c635be95bed20eccdfddb855Block Operator
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