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 7697214 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70388224 epoch_slot_no: 231424 block_no: 7697037 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 30162 time: 2022-08-31 14:01:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77e691d62f3c5c76da0c5b112a6ccc9eab0fcabfcd41d86834379483ef7b6914Block Operator
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