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 7702416 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70495031 epoch_slot_no: 338231 block_no: 7702239 slot_leader_id: 4579533 size: 82879 time: 2022-09-01 19:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c209017896146c4e5fff9d0f746b97ead68a962b47389d1af71ea69a1b811bBlock Operator
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