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 7713951 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 70731495 epoch_slot_no: 142695 block_no: 7713774 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 87943 time: 2022-09-04 13:23:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe52fb1628fcbfa938e863da27ee02671bd8ca837f52b273125f8c86e412de5e2Block Operator
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