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 7702887 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70505157 epoch_slot_no: 348357 block_no: 7702710 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 20144 time: 2022-09-01 22:30:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fd6ff7c9c53ba4aa25cf3d05fc0d0620470e980e8afbbdd8d893634003c6815Block Operator
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