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 7702097 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 70489145 epoch_slot_no: 332345 block_no: 7701920 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 87298 time: 2022-09-01 18:03:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85f1148a9d55188fdfdc261f5f42af70abcaf7cf937f06f5e946ec1819ac6f49Block Operator
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