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 7688105 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 70204303 epoch_slot_no: 47503 block_no: 7687928 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 35750 time: 2022-08-29 10:56:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad5e685b47c1c63767a26b1e0525efb90f68670040f21045494d5d187874d65aBlock Operator
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