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 7697557 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70395241 epoch_slot_no: 238441 block_no: 7697380 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 17714 time: 2022-08-31 15:58:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96caae81eef20ef1cfa53b46fd411bee28094e49632ab71d2b3c3dc16fa6de96Block Operator
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