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 7697044 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70384833 epoch_slot_no: 228033 block_no: 7696867 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 37382 time: 2022-08-31 13:05:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12bfc6fe079f20ce67836b7e73ae6d716a0f75de2c98ff3722edf53f2b1d5033Block Operator
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