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 7710358 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70657505 epoch_slot_no: 68705 block_no: 7710181 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 87483 time: 2022-09-03 16:49:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78bed81dd1b066624774c5fe21cb136432a1e16270e56303aa9b3bdc2a7a5905Block Operator
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