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 7694275 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 70330346 epoch_slot_no: 173546 block_no: 7694098 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 81444 time: 2022-08-30 21:57:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3464ca9f20c7c8ff6ed358f2f030445e104c52e1b467c975b72d339cf828babBlock Operator
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