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 7722885 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70913383 epoch_slot_no: 324583 block_no: 7722708 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 38805 time: 2022-09-06 15:54:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdf94dcf94e3493ea09ad99fa46693c813ab7690f5c7023abe1879921cf4650cBlock Operator
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