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 7714346 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70739358 epoch_slot_no: 150558 block_no: 7714169 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 38709 time: 2022-09-04 15:34:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f324585979424f19a80c7f4a5e60bcd0b856637234da6926369507098c8a1eaBlock Operator
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