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 7698096 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 70406598 epoch_slot_no: 249798 block_no: 7697919 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 66747 time: 2022-08-31 19:08:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3af1c3c81986282150d586d0d3bfe424526efb380341bb969bed91e4d85855fBlock Operator
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