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 7717836 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70809777 epoch_slot_no: 220977 block_no: 7717659 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 18344 time: 2022-09-05 11:07:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef892eec50c29c04ebccd93b27b06a826c256650f55a5b9623f1206fe872a646Block Operator
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