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 7697156 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 70387101 epoch_slot_no: 230301 block_no: 7696979 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 84354 time: 2022-08-31 13:43:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45aa1ba92e4541b2cea13829f1d5ce2498282dab637954f722fa7602e02f1a9bBlock Operator
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