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 7699169 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70428485 epoch_slot_no: 271685 block_no: 7698992 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 19037 time: 2022-09-01 01:12:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd19cb394804cfb7f599e20714aaa2a1670e74413b846e77a2f4e54a2be4f216Block Operator
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