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 7721342 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 70881478 epoch_slot_no: 292678 block_no: 7721165 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 8329 time: 2022-09-06 07:02:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c91824f0023295b2f1d01b51c5791ad91101a7d0a40195e6c6763bbbe85135aBlock Operator
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