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 7708783 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70624929 epoch_slot_no: 36129 block_no: 7708606 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 81754 time: 2022-09-03 07:47:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf33d466032672e12e14173b0ed9eda30aa7d0c8e40e5fd5766188b4358e0efb0Block Operator
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