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 7693967 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 70324224 epoch_slot_no: 167424 block_no: 7693790 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88620 time: 2022-08-30 20:15:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f668c2eacd61024c4a7b04079de012570af8f9f9fbb4397307b03e644cbd413Block Operator
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