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 7688284 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 70208244 epoch_slot_no: 51444 block_no: 7688107 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 85517 time: 2022-08-29 12:02:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16b15aa761fd72f55228a9521374b9c5b2754e41a974ccb5a13a23c605b77e7fBlock Operator
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