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 7696966 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 70383575 epoch_slot_no: 226775 block_no: 7696789 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 29643 time: 2022-08-31 12:44:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5329c14ce7d29a25bfa8223dd05e96c5d21fd80d406b1aeab493b7ecb325ec4eBlock Operator
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