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 7697690 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70397758 epoch_slot_no: 240958 block_no: 7697513 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 45391 time: 2022-08-31 16:40:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa41e9e9635acbde46a14d79f49083044078f66ed213c604ce18522bf588a72beBlock Operator
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