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 7720702 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70868237 epoch_slot_no: 279437 block_no: 7720525 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 87046 time: 2022-09-06 03:22:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb98aff3efde408c62a8f5c56c75f411c1d8ce54fe7715ff2c88aa3fee929faaBlock Operator
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