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 7696509 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70374031 epoch_slot_no: 217231 block_no: 7696332 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 45417 time: 2022-08-31 10:05:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe520ac14870e6182b72fc8fc3e744bd4777dd4614091dc4d4fc2dd6fcd21be6bBlock Operator
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