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 7698948 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70423819 epoch_slot_no: 267019 block_no: 7698771 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 20819 time: 2022-08-31 23:55:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x902da24fbe292cdbff1b842de179827a9e35695f4f2e887a30de5526d324e4ccBlock Operator
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