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 7718373 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70820164 epoch_slot_no: 231364 block_no: 7718196 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 87646 time: 2022-09-05 14:00:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x638278e82243b6a9175c9865cd901fdc1c86112cd071346b2c3a7fb4725de3a3Block Operator
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