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 7721568 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70886486 epoch_slot_no: 297686 block_no: 7721391 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 14881 time: 2022-09-06 08:26:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e6a6d9a733a5487b6364db2d597a82cfa45b63c4266af4d1dcfd634b5022b34Block Operator
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