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 7713697 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70726299 epoch_slot_no: 137499 block_no: 7713520 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 46915 time: 2022-09-04 11:56:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388cfcba9eac6191fae0d0536c5101e5b4a6f2e24dd6019f71e62d8b481dc931Block Operator
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