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 7694962 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 70343517 epoch_slot_no: 186717 block_no: 7694785 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 3666 time: 2022-08-31 01:36:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cc0d27b7ac574fc44dc8bf405db4b17d4240c1796be54035ab4b7a1f3182c19Block Operator
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