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 7717613 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70805305 epoch_slot_no: 216505 block_no: 7717436 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 58811 time: 2022-09-05 09:53:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63efa624cf6e5519cd3dbc57f2c65f6bc49eaf320e5d5c5d533b56c58662461cBlock Operator
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