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 7698010 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70404617 epoch_slot_no: 247817 block_no: 7697833 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 37208 time: 2022-08-31 18:35:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3204a7a2278bb05eea0ae567cd59858d03f7ad3510e771d9ac6a418d9fd3534fBlock Operator
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