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 7697162 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70387209 epoch_slot_no: 230409 block_no: 7696985 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 63203 time: 2022-08-31 13:45:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62e2f28d81e31b6043ce3a54ad0210eb5eae112bb139c022f61a268ec2382436Block Operator
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