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 7717189 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70796475 epoch_slot_no: 207675 block_no: 7717012 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 64046 time: 2022-09-05 07:26:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x232878b3d61dd7be4d7bad3e664f84a6918be9f01a113bcdcd6e764c845e55f3Block Operator
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