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 7701221 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 70471643 epoch_slot_no: 314843 block_no: 7701044 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 73364 time: 2022-09-01 13:12:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91b12968f0a74866fb840abffc2415195a17924b651bf288303cf3488ecb33b2Block Operator
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