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 7701586 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70478197 epoch_slot_no: 321397 block_no: 7701409 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 23539 time: 2022-09-01 15:01:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b3a0755ee3c1ca2dbaabc1f1ba8c042d9d6f1562b3c0ddfffba557b81be01c5Block Operator
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