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 7698112 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70406788 epoch_slot_no: 249988 block_no: 7697935 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 74910 time: 2022-08-31 19:11:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ebd27c21fbb74d5fb912449fee3c7b6bc62c7c8a72fbb7717dea082d642584fBlock Operator
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