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 7714553 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70743282 epoch_slot_no: 154482 block_no: 7714376 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 33561 time: 2022-09-04 16:39:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e42e9bf43d95a9fec1b6474ae66cd11ec5c6c3a3aa8c7885e2270a7910470f8Block Operator
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