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 7706501 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 70577821 epoch_slot_no: 421021 block_no: 7706324 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 88609 time: 2022-09-02 18:41:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fe52786f4b604f49521b322e86267c9f936333f4063e1d4aa77e095034a978dBlock Operator
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