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 7697415 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70392474 epoch_slot_no: 235674 block_no: 7697238 slot_leader_id: 5871596 size: 8983 time: 2022-08-31 15:12:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x357e846af99be6b4e878773e2f39ac0076b9ccf01b136a7585ca8b0a7f69c38aBlock Operator
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