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 7722174 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 70898507 epoch_slot_no: 309707 block_no: 7721997 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 10271 time: 2022-09-06 11:46:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b734afb64a0bbf2f5be96644538617f7da1b327885d789ac89e508c89ba6b29Block Operator
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