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 7714504 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70742332 epoch_slot_no: 153532 block_no: 7714327 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 60525 time: 2022-09-04 16:23:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9e7b5661c6238a09e70c9ca77d5e92c0336f43fc349ecc3d50cde263b48d0e7Block Operator
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