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 7706659 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 70581052 epoch_slot_no: 424252 block_no: 7706482 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 59167 time: 2022-09-02 19:35:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcd8e4700f9208837ad16b1ae63bc13afc84298c00bd3951995b70e0039f48ddBlock Operator
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