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 7702490 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 70496387 epoch_slot_no: 339587 block_no: 7702313 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 78495 time: 2022-09-01 20:04:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0205b10f1430767a1e857883b23d4db4e7af1924350748994ab514e38ea849a1Block Operator
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