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 7715656 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 70765992 epoch_slot_no: 177192 block_no: 7715479 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 67930 time: 2022-09-04 22:58:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cafa2a78cc66480fe551f79a48dced22dc53f90c6ca431b1a8f806737f6925dBlock Operator
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