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 7721271 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70880162 epoch_slot_no: 291362 block_no: 7721094 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 12558 time: 2022-09-06 06:40:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a59576da9aafc9e2ca2916f6035347030ac76d266d7c094407afdbb0a21ba1bBlock Operator
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