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 7699283 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70430897 epoch_slot_no: 274097 block_no: 7699106 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 17985 time: 2022-09-01 01:53:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c62851c51c505b103589924266c14a8eae5772226a63bdabbf1df2406d31b6Block Operator
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