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 7698188 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70408301 epoch_slot_no: 251501 block_no: 7698011 slot_leader_id: 6923556 size: 42786 time: 2022-08-31 19:36:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499fd7b8ee889a6fad918c66133891a92202a933921a5250538372095b833d05Block Operator
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