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 7688136 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 70205031 epoch_slot_no: 48231 block_no: 7687959 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 86542 time: 2022-08-29 11:08:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e4897874decd63d79ca0b9f66cef153efe54b7aac6865a80f412fb2d8493c2dBlock Operator
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