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 7696731 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70378660 epoch_slot_no: 221860 block_no: 7696554 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 25729 time: 2022-08-31 11:22:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x254ad2e1dd452704fe6c21eeb1d363b3c0ed2b15af0601b15ddf65c37b6af6c6Block Operator
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