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 7688316 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 70208998 epoch_slot_no: 52198 block_no: 7688139 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 78275 time: 2022-08-29 12:14:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c7fb3c23275d8d141fc4f3b29a5eda6c59e6a5f2a932e7610e6257473410e3cBlock Operator
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