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 7696823 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70380726 epoch_slot_no: 223926 block_no: 7696646 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 64099 time: 2022-08-31 11:56:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39c50dcc8d8a981506df6555d043b05c513192332d57f95fd83a4de7a36e6b60Block Operator
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