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 7704432 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70536874 epoch_slot_no: 380074 block_no: 7704255 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 38418 time: 2022-09-02 07:19:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd21a6708878aa311552742bd2c366be5e08dd4874f902f237d8be9952da0b21aBlock Operator
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