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 7694968 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70343587 epoch_slot_no: 186787 block_no: 7694791 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 52964 time: 2022-08-31 01:37:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44456ae00c29daa426547c9514858e17bd84ff2d11f9283cdbdb8264a69b5ba1Block Operator
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