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 7689398 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70230958 epoch_slot_no: 74158 block_no: 7689221 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 25920 time: 2022-08-29 18:20:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8916abc0e8f5e428e8a040bc26441fa585309104c108da153fc4623c2f224caBlock Operator
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