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 7720968 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70873909 epoch_slot_no: 285109 block_no: 7720791 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 39992 time: 2022-09-06 04:56:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0099c94a839419afe6e94ba4b49edd1626cf7457d29b6bd7b921aaced5dcbebfBlock Operator
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