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 7716873 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70789136 epoch_slot_no: 200336 block_no: 7716696 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 42179 time: 2022-09-05 05:23:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc19c5b11a283a7c2a357cbefde663164b24af29b50cac804a6046ae2455a6468Block Operator
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