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 7690684 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 70257636 epoch_slot_no: 100836 block_no: 7690507 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 79538 time: 2022-08-30 01:45:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43140775b9700dc214f64be0abdadfda6b9e31f7548cb2944c178ae383ea59a1Block Operator
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