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 7712822 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 70708447 epoch_slot_no: 119647 block_no: 7712645 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 18555 time: 2022-09-04 06:58:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc90c5a8ee16e64914d8da5bd942878a6c426c0cb62b5a5dfc296ab1740be7aaaBlock Operator
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