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 7709184 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 70633129 epoch_slot_no: 44329 block_no: 7709007 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 3680 time: 2022-09-03 10:03:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61516dceed993082eb132dc85633ad2134326c7a71528139d25c7d6ffbb40790Block Operator
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