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 7697097 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 70385884 epoch_slot_no: 229084 block_no: 7696920 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 79578 time: 2022-08-31 13:22:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x059a84394829317630b84fdba8dccefbb5d71074f73733be78fbbd20fbbca857Block Operator
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