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 7688442 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 70211927 epoch_slot_no: 55127 block_no: 7688265 slot_leader_id: 6489525 size: 81773 time: 2022-08-29 13:03:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x386a7e70c101694677a2986532676bc1e3632679acdd8fa51c3b595c60cb250aBlock Operator
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