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 7698031 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 70405315 epoch_slot_no: 248515 block_no: 7697854 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 88696 time: 2022-08-31 18:46:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad3311df2f8991871a3dc3dcf5f84b20d41e12000a4abceafae18082764ffe88Block Operator
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