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 7720058 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70855377 epoch_slot_no: 266577 block_no: 7719881 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 72853 time: 2022-09-05 23:47:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a8c083f8b650b38cede0ea2ade43742ce38b45069a88072bf3fd7deb824272eBlock Operator
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