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 7718765 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 70828606 epoch_slot_no: 239806 block_no: 7718588 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 84922 time: 2022-09-05 16:21:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f07246a563038c9ce8d34e5b4c08dc8054f6ffba3b65bf1e29c49c151cd4ca8Block Operator
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