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 7697234 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70388672 epoch_slot_no: 231872 block_no: 7697057 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 66423 time: 2022-08-31 14:09:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fe811e97aec1f3f4e9fdbbfd39856c77b46e0607f95ee0d61d5b273f02411b9Block Operator
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