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 7708390 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70617651 epoch_slot_no: 28851 block_no: 7708213 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 39801 time: 2022-09-03 05:45:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x811eca9f3ec237cdea86128861320d0ad803c193467e7efba4a977bc1da9415fBlock Operator
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