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 7706196 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 70571680 epoch_slot_no: 414880 block_no: 7706019 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 86830 time: 2022-09-02 16:59:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fd935c063e7a130e466a2a9639542bc6f88390b44b6e23ebfbc0927ba0f25a1Block Operator
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