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 7698535 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70415566 epoch_slot_no: 258766 block_no: 7698358 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 84511 time: 2022-08-31 21:37:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c3541ee1c7f5108c8b3900296c94d04d3327b154d72709488c9470506e9a5f7Block Operator
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