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 7696633 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 70376666 epoch_slot_no: 219866 block_no: 7696456 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 55212 time: 2022-08-31 10:49:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5059a9ea7c9557c9d50001c5a3bca0cde03dfd8b519a3990afec8a9552b53930Block Operator
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