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 7698881 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 70422701 epoch_slot_no: 265901 block_no: 7698704 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 76714 time: 2022-08-31 23:36:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9192973ff485d712decf12e3dd85f8b6d20bb9925df856ec840a8344df6a278Block Operator
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