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 7686973 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 70181227 epoch_slot_no: 24427 block_no: 7686796 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 52918 time: 2022-08-29 04:31:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986cb78f84d020e22dd9e7b3720ac1c2013a5c6562d8114e52ffd0baad19be6fBlock Operator
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