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 7722497 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70905154 epoch_slot_no: 316354 block_no: 7722320 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 42814 time: 2022-09-06 13:37:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe498a31bfa5f9d0cb941a6e01cfa6dbea96760d96f9a73dbe9fc1884805d196fBlock Operator
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