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 7699178 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 70428734 epoch_slot_no: 271934 block_no: 7699001 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 38374 time: 2022-09-01 01:17:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb64a8d0cf59f6294eca3b80fa1074feafada5a8e4e72ee17a6072f7223d071ddBlock Operator
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