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 7702237 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 70491684 epoch_slot_no: 334884 block_no: 7702060 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 39934 time: 2022-09-01 18:46:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c85b74e03e9bbf23920df22486491c91df8639e9e523b5d4c2b0e0e011c4e57Block Operator
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