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 7722145 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70897986 epoch_slot_no: 309186 block_no: 7721968 slot_leader_id: 7260861 size: 29661 time: 2022-09-06 11:37:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x477526b5447d78b6ae4a2483797c294c84b7ed84fb1b31a2bab88492f2173437Block Operator
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