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 7697762 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70399404 epoch_slot_no: 242604 block_no: 7697585 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 14989 time: 2022-08-31 17:08:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa238c5f464907a479dbb36b65f7183032f7b89a256aba2bd8338fafc7ca5884aBlock Operator
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