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 7692504 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70293567 epoch_slot_no: 136767 block_no: 7692327 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 20290 time: 2022-08-30 11:44:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdadfafb15a0a49301a844fcee0e8dc9ad3621b6528f562672d3d69036751b7aeBlock Operator
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