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 7688266 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70207583 epoch_slot_no: 50783 block_no: 7688089 slot_leader_id: 7633067 size: 27514 time: 2022-08-29 11:51:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2440f18a650bf69aebf8f920033d2d3a2481933914cd086552279a3a43234b72Block Operator
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