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 7698623 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 70417499 epoch_slot_no: 260699 block_no: 7698446 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 83571 time: 2022-08-31 22:09:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac29b4e727e355eb2b270677f39b66bfa5d9596eb4db40beabb2d743bfcf83ffBlock Operator
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