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 7720757 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 70869345 epoch_slot_no: 280545 block_no: 7720580 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 68684 time: 2022-09-06 03:40:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d65bd98e46c4510687d4e5ad28e5b2335ef2f99b44cd3bd540f048ca548e44eBlock Operator
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