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 7697861 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70401472 epoch_slot_no: 244672 block_no: 7697684 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 84765 time: 2022-08-31 17:42:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8441beb35e3885785dd4f1d4f751a741b0ce64a7637b0811e2a0376f9302c93Block Operator
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