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 7719627 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 70846543 epoch_slot_no: 257743 block_no: 7719450 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 88055 time: 2022-09-05 21:20:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69909d077a4111e848ad1b9d09637c7d7bd87e5e46dbd6ce088fdae6a758d4ddBlock Operator
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