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 7709706 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 70644086 epoch_slot_no: 55286 block_no: 7709529 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 66506 time: 2022-09-03 13:06:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x772e96faa87ab002c1a9c6d4896ac42cb49cdcc0031f5e48f71e6ce9e1d50953Block Operator
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