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 7710349 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70657290 epoch_slot_no: 68490 block_no: 7710172 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 23436 time: 2022-09-03 16:46:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92a4478ef1dadd4465ce9611284a64546848865d71816348fc67d92f889cabeaBlock Operator
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