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 7712806 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70708046 epoch_slot_no: 119246 block_no: 7712629 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 20264 time: 2022-09-04 06:52:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe12ae03dfc8bb7748e2e3c31eee28f3e2db170b2e2c6fa9909766aba59a4c112Block Operator
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