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 7722433 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 70903821 epoch_slot_no: 315021 block_no: 7722256 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 87459 time: 2022-09-06 13:15:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15cd49e04c4cf04d83ee87b3fc3672e6d11d2a847ff827dd56f3d08d1e15f276Block Operator
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