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 7698276 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 70410214 epoch_slot_no: 253414 block_no: 7698099 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 67448 time: 2022-08-31 20:08:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x106d6bf15e83778ae8e403e920cb27bbd2a11b562fc0a6300cdaf848517cd66dBlock Operator
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