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 7713876 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 70729721 epoch_slot_no: 140921 block_no: 7713699 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 88693 time: 2022-09-04 12:53:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa9f7e3731018ce327bbea4712cbc2d557b041bc1f36249711fdc82ddd414daeBlock Operator
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