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 7723869 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 70934390 epoch_slot_no: 345590 block_no: 7723692 slot_leader_id: 6971042 size: 57231 time: 2022-09-06 21:44:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84fc48415a16b19b8e5a4295b8877804edafba8abd86fbd3aa504ebe5216a2ceBlock Operator
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