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 7692918 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70302294 epoch_slot_no: 145494 block_no: 7692741 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 42288 time: 2022-08-30 14:09:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x650aaef2baa39acd14a0d799b6516d87ff9372e812302c4c4163414c578a0c0eBlock Operator
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