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 7705326 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70555298 epoch_slot_no: 398498 block_no: 7705149 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 20467 time: 2022-09-02 12:26:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b403c0b56c4eb0065cfa63dc58fde881c3d7057308960af059276ebbfca3da7Block Operator
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