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 7696842 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70381016 epoch_slot_no: 224216 block_no: 7696665 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 42512 time: 2022-08-31 12:01:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50ec6b387d360cd9e6ad8388c2a6af0a1780446f3b96c0078674580e4b60c202Block Operator
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