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 7702707 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 70500890 epoch_slot_no: 344090 block_no: 7702530 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 88186 time: 2022-09-01 21:19:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x634cb49c04edadd2f7fd7a94a80f81decd915d8b75b32219d73f8ffdce0e6afeBlock Operator
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