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 7695564 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 70356198 epoch_slot_no: 199398 block_no: 7695387 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 36031 time: 2022-08-31 05:08:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2e7389897eac8eff2721bab0e1a4e87b4bec44709a9b8b7d2f4bbeb2c3f8a64Block Operator
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