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 7723030 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 70916567 epoch_slot_no: 327767 block_no: 7722853 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 85464 time: 2022-09-06 16:47:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5520f24d8cd03eed2431bda196abb1aa10f1478dcffbac5e924aea0f8c8e67eBlock Operator
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