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 7696676 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 70377623 epoch_slot_no: 220823 block_no: 7696499 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 56173 time: 2022-08-31 11:05:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f0d80d8cade7cfcb9b362715f1cafec13939dd19b1c604bc02c782d5575f9dBlock Operator
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