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 7691753 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70278961 epoch_slot_no: 122161 block_no: 7691576 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 5641 time: 2022-08-30 07:40:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a026ba0fdec7c2d5fdabe589225ffdaae1b2e32b734f6c55cfb045f490e821bBlock Operator
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