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 7698642 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 70417996 epoch_slot_no: 261196 block_no: 7698465 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 87722 time: 2022-08-31 22:18:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9097ca702d9ef5eec9b988dfcc82f0f4028f9d2dc8a6eda9648098790e92bb26Block Operator
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