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 7699877 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70443907 epoch_slot_no: 287107 block_no: 7699700 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 12225 time: 2022-09-01 05:29:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4034955ddc9f9642d760336e5a92b2300027d3bf9595235f912a5427b8957f9eBlock Operator
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