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 7708788 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70625006 epoch_slot_no: 36206 block_no: 7708611 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 20685 time: 2022-09-03 07:48:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x509b2b3778dbf903686d8dd7b430d352a06c9b854cf41b59542060327dea982fBlock Operator
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