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 7698402 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70412851 epoch_slot_no: 256051 block_no: 7698225 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 40460 time: 2022-08-31 20:52:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x375794ba7a06f98c4d0adb4d0052479658fa94d592e8eca84affbf14891b0b25Block Operator
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