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 7701317 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70473318 epoch_slot_no: 316518 block_no: 7701140 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 57294 time: 2022-09-01 13:40:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35f6e9df61cbdeccfd52fdc3d302a3ce380805f695fbb66f242f70552cd7b22cBlock Operator
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