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 7691869 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70281300 epoch_slot_no: 124500 block_no: 7691692 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 4151 time: 2022-08-30 08:19:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd31a3adbac5359c810dece5785d2eca5ab609bd52a505bd2f6b1a7c2a4b26184Block Operator
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