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 7703742 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 70523049 epoch_slot_no: 366249 block_no: 7703565 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 15407 time: 2022-09-02 03:29:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1d6d578d751b89308500176bc1fab3c2bb24f0d8444b72e85d71dc66a2b34ecBlock Operator
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