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 7694291 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 70330596 epoch_slot_no: 173796 block_no: 7694114 slot_leader_id: 7427739 size: 44279 time: 2022-08-30 22:01:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a63f45c8f9f33705c6b1effaa20f17574237ac9c4720ce71d4a5ac7108f9dabBlock Operator
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