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 7695411 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 70353088 epoch_slot_no: 196288 block_no: 7695234 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 74169 time: 2022-08-31 04:16:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa00b4243801537c663bd6b2519df3acbcce63e05f9c4c473e447b1e86437d480Block Operator
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