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 7698353 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 70411897 epoch_slot_no: 255097 block_no: 7698176 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 85392 time: 2022-08-31 20:36:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7686dfab9252cbc2dbd78a0ebc4724f62b445fb3765bdfbc6bc853e5ae6b0beBlock Operator
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