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 7694996 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70344151 epoch_slot_no: 187351 block_no: 7694819 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 46892 time: 2022-08-31 01:47:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd60124b8cc0304e7dd4d708495485f9cb671eebe5bc5c7d918f9e94a2dc31a9Block Operator
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