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 7698414 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70413050 epoch_slot_no: 256250 block_no: 7698237 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 53182 time: 2022-08-31 20:55:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2c5b37b50aed6816f75cd17adc6ff7f47531d8ad47099a6f45b47706a6507cfBlock Operator
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