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 7712549 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70703030 epoch_slot_no: 114230 block_no: 7712372 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 37371 time: 2022-09-04 05:28:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57f0cbc4566b8d8cacee1b6e112d1d00a4d951c2b9073c3829bf372065b91f75Block Operator
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