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 7694216 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 70329073 epoch_slot_no: 172273 block_no: 7694039 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 71894 time: 2022-08-30 21:36:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d9fe311ce364b14ccb4cecb9b19c913ffcf6b2361f93e191b4ebb728ac4ef5eBlock Operator
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