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 7718858 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70830480 epoch_slot_no: 241680 block_no: 7718681 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 87920 time: 2022-09-05 16:52:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbad8790befdee60434eb6ac8d3e205e56b8595312fb621565e401354696040Block Operator
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