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 7708296 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70615833 epoch_slot_no: 27033 block_no: 7708119 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 26976 time: 2022-09-03 05:15:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1018097f09809ea429460db6cc7103cb4c03e2834d27f68921e90b9aabcb208Block Operator
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