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 7687243 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 70186937 epoch_slot_no: 30137 block_no: 7687066 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 10061 time: 2022-08-29 06:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba6ebfdb645084171699f19a44b739ee095092cde791f99dd61a9a200a952e7Block Operator
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