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 7704657 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70541634 epoch_slot_no: 384834 block_no: 7704480 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 39321 time: 2022-09-02 08:38:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f474d3f89cb929831ea9f6b96e610f9d196287c34be3895967cfd01dec6e49fBlock Operator
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