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 7698151 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 70407511 epoch_slot_no: 250711 block_no: 7697974 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 78104 time: 2022-08-31 19:23:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe783ccebf48e658308841344a6715a1afc396485079916bb00bd06573a1e175cBlock Operator
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