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 7692801 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70299521 epoch_slot_no: 142721 block_no: 7692624 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 54531 time: 2022-08-30 13:23:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb637befb711e548fb2573c9b85ca36b3e8a0e6331ab3f6d4d4035b88f52653e1Block Operator
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