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 7687547 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70192948 epoch_slot_no: 36148 block_no: 7687370 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 32247 time: 2022-08-29 07:47:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bd9f49491f97e652096d48c0e0e5b9fdbcf525de4baf890ca71bb2ca2fc510cBlock Operator
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