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 7704095 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70530089 epoch_slot_no: 373289 block_no: 7703918 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 11917 time: 2022-09-02 05:26:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c786641b4228e5f8e1fcc21fea2d6f2f76226aa0c3323b77ae11f7e358a882Block Operator
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