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 7687514 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70192417 epoch_slot_no: 35617 block_no: 7687337 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 21970 time: 2022-08-29 07:38:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72bfc212fd988df2434f494bc1b2b089bf7b4c7b0d152f92306cdbfd8556f52dBlock Operator
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