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 7714407 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70740494 epoch_slot_no: 151694 block_no: 7714230 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 49318 time: 2022-09-04 15:53:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48ad88c18aa9b801522f7aff8aacf3424e5b9d450c6fe0e9924dd9bc3284a617Block Operator
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