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 7722758 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 70910564 epoch_slot_no: 321764 block_no: 7722581 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 1343 time: 2022-09-06 15:07:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96b3b51179ca72048296600b0a56f0b341da4c0c5ddb31a26aa8cc2655e84da9Block Operator
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