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 7709876 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70647409 epoch_slot_no: 58609 block_no: 7709699 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 52726 time: 2022-09-03 14:01:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf29682c650d30914a9d582ee7195fc0caddcaa151e3aab11b2f429c984a46ff8Block Operator
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