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 7716756 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70786872 epoch_slot_no: 198072 block_no: 7716579 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 34777 time: 2022-09-05 04:46:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7457689513d96e631c348f3c512b18365b3a1486aad24215426654a654c24d79Block Operator
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