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 7706324 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70574321 epoch_slot_no: 417521 block_no: 7706147 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 17428 time: 2022-09-02 17:43:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f73232d0518962db8a8f3c45ed35f8091fe5d6166ecf8b873cec8b47549c7dcBlock Operator
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