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 7714856 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 70749532 epoch_slot_no: 160732 block_no: 7714679 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 71143 time: 2022-09-04 18:23:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x608a94abe9666290a18399df18d1bc8dcce916a4ee5bb1a80ad3abab34cb7e9fBlock Operator
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