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 7699574 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 70437512 epoch_slot_no: 280712 block_no: 7699397 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 84637 time: 2022-09-01 03:43:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa646118fbc195f5beaf68c466440344a27930e698f5dd833bd1c79707edac494Block Operator
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