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 7723278 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70921923 epoch_slot_no: 333123 block_no: 7723101 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 87431 time: 2022-09-06 18:16:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f1d7a6d70f31ae3f4acd352cdc58a31a0b1a33a45441d06597222449e13d64Block Operator
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