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 7687166 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 70185361 epoch_slot_no: 28561 block_no: 7686989 slot_leader_id: 5806757 size: 38927 time: 2022-08-29 05:40:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x665af97e265f0989bc243808cc7d8f4825fdc2f0e765cc0f076ce70b4f495c6bBlock Operator
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