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 7710364 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 70657646 epoch_slot_no: 68846 block_no: 7710187 slot_leader_id: 7486175 size: 56496 time: 2022-09-03 16:52:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37f31527d8f2e8d5c79772a195ce3b7f7695e5a94a7eba52d7a385fded219a46Block Operator
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