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 7698466 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 113 slot_no: 70413935 epoch_slot_no: 257135 block_no: 7698289 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 69451 time: 2022-08-31 21:10:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x859e03cb9ff14830b3c31829d1f6d88f9591ae3eb9ee594bc32f3a5f5cffb4cfBlock Operator
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