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 7698089 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70406380 epoch_slot_no: 249580 block_no: 7697912 slot_leader_id: 6248792 size: 12283 time: 2022-08-31 19:04:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7d67cad8ed5b015769f5e266000576bbef84ee62f7a2eafa340a9159d6e3c89Block Operator
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