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 7702941 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70506121 epoch_slot_no: 349321 block_no: 7702764 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 46416 time: 2022-09-01 22:46:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fd8da9f977798e55f73e3dd59d17996233a4863a7168d3b740afe934c413a64Block Operator
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