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 7723519 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 70927515 epoch_slot_no: 338715 block_no: 7723342 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 78800 time: 2022-09-06 19:50:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x567e98c653b3a7699e51fc8def7a6a5a04325aac9cda631e4672dd0b7196ff7aBlock Operator
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