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 7688231 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 70206827 epoch_slot_no: 50027 block_no: 7688054 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 11385 time: 2022-08-29 11:38:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7b3f0f060aecab56071424710a47aca940630ec1cf83db85df7a23c2c768d39Block Operator
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