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 7704505 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70538441 epoch_slot_no: 381641 block_no: 7704328 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 13083 time: 2022-09-02 07:45:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d62b82c1b87d09c36d0f26cbe3b75f392c4261c22a265370086c7879fcbb8feBlock Operator
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