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 7694912 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70342542 epoch_slot_no: 185742 block_no: 7694735 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 23339 time: 2022-08-31 01:20:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ffe0bf8b42348c40e574e9832352b44df8f0a112c92fcb2e90161e53a7bec1fBlock Operator
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