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 7713584 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70723976 epoch_slot_no: 135176 block_no: 7713407 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 50782 time: 2022-09-04 11:17:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcef79fc661138ebb72142b332b3a81a8c570bf4640d1a225763e98dc47c38d0aBlock Operator
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