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 7698347 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 70411773 epoch_slot_no: 254973 block_no: 7698170 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 85360 time: 2022-08-31 20:34:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8f834891d5f91f5e0a2c24dd6f964126fe05a9f560f54883d2ce365771a5b54Block Operator
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