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 7699436 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 70434322 epoch_slot_no: 277522 block_no: 7699259 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 30648 time: 2022-09-01 02:50:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48256af47a08c30455b9816734755a377bd0d0b2633eb99466e38c6c022a3273Block Operator
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