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 7707137 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 70591162 epoch_slot_no: 2362 block_no: 7706960 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 85148 time: 2022-09-02 22:24:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1010d0c0ee66384ec7dc1004278b9a7b5c60c69207f29a5077c5837b8f5401edBlock Operator
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