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 7709518 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70640000 epoch_slot_no: 51200 block_no: 7709341 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 9340 time: 2022-09-03 11:58:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8311dbbfe6ca7432dbc4b3880c5376e1474bac5c71c84b238585fa2ca41fb3e1Block Operator
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