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 7722642 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 70908081 epoch_slot_no: 319281 block_no: 7722465 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 37349 time: 2022-09-06 14:26:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a6d1b0266259d605b2d50168e65693c957e609104edbfed8ced3098023a15c9Block Operator
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