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 7697296 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 70390060 epoch_slot_no: 233260 block_no: 7697119 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 86373 time: 2022-08-31 14:32:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f735d242fd78302f6ac5017c9ad0e334af298ac59a1b46a2dd328b3e8b32a5Block Operator
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