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 7719120 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70836097 epoch_slot_no: 247297 block_no: 7718943 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 79067 time: 2022-09-05 18:26:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2372c5b5b96dc0b3b1e18e6b6431c4907d7987aa84df4e711b7f074ee744aa0Block Operator
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