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 7696358 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70371433 epoch_slot_no: 214633 block_no: 7696181 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 72431 time: 2022-08-31 09:22:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4a8966293ea958d316a062eda7af2ef9e885a4db857f383c9e3b806131d9017Block Operator
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