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 7709107 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 70631752 epoch_slot_no: 42952 block_no: 7708930 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 22691 time: 2022-09-03 09:40:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x195a7f8830804d9aa8a0d79d608f5b391fc8727f7e534e5b6963366b127de395Block Operator
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