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 7705149 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 70551833 epoch_slot_no: 395033 block_no: 7704972 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 88589 time: 2022-09-02 11:28:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85368657553163c6bfa1e816c644fbc5618f1df6b328e0ff5d5f8b64878636a0Block Operator
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