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 7722074 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70896410 epoch_slot_no: 307610 block_no: 7721897 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 41010 time: 2022-09-06 11:11:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb39c15781d7261e179c0e780dccec0242e157591afdb07dad296141c9aa984f0Block Operator
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