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 7699338 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70432184 epoch_slot_no: 275384 block_no: 7699161 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 33099 time: 2022-09-01 02:14:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284b9922db06c7cca519c8a9fe98fcaa27467832157a03270ba5b0cd7d0a8280Block Operator
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