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 7694251 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 70329866 epoch_slot_no: 173066 block_no: 7694074 slot_leader_id: 6344606 size: 66510 time: 2022-08-30 21:49:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7108585af87107ae1b84fd06974e49bf6366b67131180f21cc2ec794de5985b9Block Operator
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