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 7688693 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70216713 epoch_slot_no: 59913 block_no: 7688516 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 62963 time: 2022-08-29 14:23:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab94466783e6a49013f2fa3a5869e4f8d72cf2eba858084f03d186260cf4010Block Operator
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