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 7689569 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70234738 epoch_slot_no: 77938 block_no: 7689392 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 88566 time: 2022-08-29 19:23:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd935f30a52819dd961e4bdaf851645b51651b5b139ace3f6a3d432f80f024a0dBlock Operator
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