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 7696657 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70377156 epoch_slot_no: 220356 block_no: 7696480 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 54948 time: 2022-08-31 10:57:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeca1cc2ad8946a5e7f17aaf45b728d0ed2d6d1b4d465685742ece25fc1b40cc4Block Operator
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