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 7698646 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70418059 epoch_slot_no: 261259 block_no: 7698469 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 49006 time: 2022-08-31 22:19:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82b2bbcf8a8876d5660a56217861f91332df49f1986f370edf4e5763a458bebaBlock Operator
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