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 7698971 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70424353 epoch_slot_no: 267553 block_no: 7698794 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 9900 time: 2022-09-01 00:04:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb26e7b2551f7a703392607736c20b40296ee29d0b06ecc048fce7edbacee003dBlock Operator
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