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 7697619 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 70396291 epoch_slot_no: 239491 block_no: 7697442 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 54296 time: 2022-08-31 16:16:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87412441e8d03e87c7f1025eefd0871f606dcfbeba9bb769a23b8dd4ca6085bcBlock Operator
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