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 7690757 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70259082 epoch_slot_no: 102282 block_no: 7690580 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 45995 time: 2022-08-30 02:09:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd009daee07873867d6ef2c5a9b02a2fc3b2e262ed793150ee635523bf36626aBlock Operator
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