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 7697293 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 70389963 epoch_slot_no: 233163 block_no: 7697116 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 86667 time: 2022-08-31 14:30:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f31be1a246971a4daa9a90ef6319bd8d6d679bd2381d13770c240f3e845e125Block Operator
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