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 7699965 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70445563 epoch_slot_no: 288763 block_no: 7699788 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 37980 time: 2022-09-01 05:57:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19c21d44a00533227817e4c1ba0f5db581ed3e5997eeaa27d1c2fcf2492d5e45Block Operator
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