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 7707040 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70588673 epoch_slot_no: 431873 block_no: 7706863 slot_leader_id: 7179532 size: 13992 time: 2022-09-02 21:42:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15613e19df699cef909ebc164a3bf838137040c4830e80ac1144b6bd02400843Block Operator
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