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 7698048 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 70405656 epoch_slot_no: 248856 block_no: 7697871 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 88672 time: 2022-08-31 18:52:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43965c12a0dd0d0862204f01857cf0e1bd17d8aa5115fcc9c14b084ab5a2ee8bBlock Operator
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