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 7718164 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70816071 epoch_slot_no: 227271 block_no: 7717987 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 37951 time: 2022-09-05 12:52:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6af0bce81e81ccb94ee8addfbc12fb8423ec9d2548425308c416d026deebae24Block Operator
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