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 7695292 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70350653 epoch_slot_no: 193853 block_no: 7695115 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 30787 time: 2022-08-31 03:35:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dc943800c2579494d513a3f4fc4f03cc50bafd741e00f5bb659df109bbb111dBlock Operator
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