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 7703351 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70514994 epoch_slot_no: 358194 block_no: 7703174 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 11348 time: 2022-09-02 01:14:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6731abab84c97f783a7cc198608e1c4f616b740d404a9f6c2b28db32136912Block Operator
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