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 7697771 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70399526 epoch_slot_no: 242726 block_no: 7697594 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 8631 time: 2022-08-31 17:10:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf318510d8f539daa481a2d8c6aa63e0036f2edc1219b258ad3a825df6e9bbebaBlock Operator
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