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 7698766 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 70420295 epoch_slot_no: 263495 block_no: 7698589 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 6964 time: 2022-08-31 22:56:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbd78d504c0b0870f449b053913d1a2541be0a96d04c4fbb595d2fb9e44e85a8Block Operator
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