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 7709222 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70634038 epoch_slot_no: 45238 block_no: 7709045 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 6679 time: 2022-09-03 10:18:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2639657de4a4e7f3967237112c87c10779ce15e90422ae7e4047bebdcfcc09e0Block Operator
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