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 7718705 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 70827149 epoch_slot_no: 238349 block_no: 7718528 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 88710 time: 2022-09-05 15:57:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40e5376c139bd6ecd9aa066b7eb00aa3d5e7b42f523247c0e9cba711572a985aBlock Operator
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