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 7723868 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70934361 epoch_slot_no: 345561 block_no: 7723691 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 29796 time: 2022-09-06 21:44:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75c6d52b32e121dd081eca326e98794e7ff36338d0fb16ab82b2c862a1be79a9Block Operator
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