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 7698464 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70413912 epoch_slot_no: 257112 block_no: 7698287 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 28428 time: 2022-08-31 21:10:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30bf6c9f21009211864edbdabb6d640f3119e1a7db9d86273fca2d62ac9def2fBlock Operator
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