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 7720492 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70863816 epoch_slot_no: 275016 block_no: 7720315 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 39368 time: 2022-09-06 02:08:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc3f08e2edf0d37f0c907f3f26da18ee8ae0f3b04f5c4803226f996c2beae633Block Operator
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