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 7690283 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70249428 epoch_slot_no: 92628 block_no: 7690106 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 79252 time: 2022-08-29 23:28:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16271201417c19e4074236b51228bf3bf38759251f8bae186d4393ed4e02dae4Block Operator
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