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 7704347 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70535096 epoch_slot_no: 378296 block_no: 7704170 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 33790 time: 2022-09-02 06:49:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b115138d0cc454a197b05883a2ea23de2a426974afe028f49f807b4f9faa4eeBlock Operator
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