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 7712734 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70706669 epoch_slot_no: 117869 block_no: 7712557 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 32728 time: 2022-09-04 06:29:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x280421fc60443c18b428d1fb1997db091c901a1427b0e6052944f2708b282daaBlock Operator
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