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 7718671 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70826486 epoch_slot_no: 237686 block_no: 7718494 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 79941 time: 2022-09-05 15:46:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02cb877bb4d79dc2b0e89eacf69f011df1b52c2eaf25c50a83b46e1508a183dbBlock Operator
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