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 7722229 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 70899835 epoch_slot_no: 311035 block_no: 7722052 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 2077 time: 2022-09-06 12:08:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fa62f9155425820aebbae6cb54a1c4c1bae0cf74e964b8796329083d501f8b8Block Operator
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