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 7697669 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70397243 epoch_slot_no: 240443 block_no: 7697492 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 36022 time: 2022-08-31 16:32:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f44ac07cf6924b38d64aa2f0895280fc39ba54339d3b7fc842f1d3975a0dd72Block Operator
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