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 7724451 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 70946600 epoch_slot_no: 357800 block_no: 7724274 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 76048 time: 2022-09-07 01:08:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49ceadf948cde94df6747484501ff98f5d6416f46739cc050b9b3ff7bb6a2faaBlock Operator
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