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 7717888 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70810975 epoch_slot_no: 222175 block_no: 7717711 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 20585 time: 2022-09-05 11:27:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbb69c5a29e42ef285ad247537d31ac547f1594a0d1ec599b5e864bb45a06b5aBlock Operator
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