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 7699172 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 70428566 epoch_slot_no: 271766 block_no: 7698995 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 70458 time: 2022-09-01 01:14:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94e0f9a26c9b0aca8e9a78aed5ff8868a97adb192aa22101b86ee43a155cec78Block Operator
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