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 7697350 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 70391226 epoch_slot_no: 234426 block_no: 7697173 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 87493 time: 2022-08-31 14:51:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x206ecfc858bd6e1f95afaf485565ee798a2852b920a89ef24cc66b74a3e8db0bBlock Operator
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