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 7714295 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 70738336 epoch_slot_no: 149536 block_no: 7714118 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88660 time: 2022-09-04 15:17:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x262b636188fec051f31ae03914dfafca39e8d6fe7ecab1bbfb96acda176dea2cBlock Operator
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