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 7697176 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 70387623 epoch_slot_no: 230823 block_no: 7696999 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 84192 time: 2022-08-31 13:51:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a4623110be4cb8a1165e0876bb68e2261ffdbe431a17e12f787c47f1d14dfbaBlock Operator
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