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 7698477 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 70414204 epoch_slot_no: 257404 block_no: 7698300 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 83786 time: 2022-08-31 21:14:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e302e464b5403f2754a82112b4bf4e3f4e8fea344f93070b66de9ab4bf147bfBlock Operator
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