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 7690092 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70245591 epoch_slot_no: 88791 block_no: 7689915 slot_leader_id: 7385028 size: 46789 time: 2022-08-29 22:24:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93d47f8f83ae87d6bd97cf472707800e0676802cd5fbe2f952a6c20f3d2ecfd1Block Operator
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