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 7696815 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70380439 epoch_slot_no: 223639 block_no: 7696638 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 24599 time: 2022-08-31 11:52:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b5f8e78b934a810bf526e54e119d73d82c66c2442ec2795170da3de61c4d76eBlock Operator
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