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 7709418 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 70638074 epoch_slot_no: 49274 block_no: 7709241 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 42102 time: 2022-09-03 11:26:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bef8697db7df55802c1e7d930a1ff9cbcf7c37e95c7a653173748089385e57dBlock Operator
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