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 7714137 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 70735050 epoch_slot_no: 146250 block_no: 7713960 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 87728 time: 2022-09-04 14:22:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x818fa26eb5b11d72b8c537ad9ca72c368d581f56d3c9aea94d894efec13cdd63Block Operator
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