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 7696237 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70369115 epoch_slot_no: 212315 block_no: 7696060 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 42514 time: 2022-08-31 08:43:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe873a389ff9eea616a9137098f6dc6df139ebfe4c76578dd2f87de1c3a9dc943Block Operator
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