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 7707979 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70609469 epoch_slot_no: 20669 block_no: 7707802 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 22042 time: 2022-09-03 03:29:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04143cc609aae7e7813bed299a0dbd71432cf880c7adb05b7e7d971d300c2094Block Operator
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