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 7697206 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70388067 epoch_slot_no: 231267 block_no: 7697029 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 56623 time: 2022-08-31 13:59:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35182e9651bb649f9a31e3981a89bbf1cb693bbf5ec6be1c11e639b84a75bc36Block Operator
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