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 7698630 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 70417564 epoch_slot_no: 260764 block_no: 7698453 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 44323 time: 2022-08-31 22:10:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eaf3a96537876055753f8df3f15a3ba4b2d7c8f0d9101e5fb63d101138c0d12Block Operator
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