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 7724908 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70955111 epoch_slot_no: 366311 block_no: 7724731 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 33259 time: 2022-09-07 03:30:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82bf6151f0c50d5b211b39ff27df9f92f2d543ffa46a6ae1922f132aea5debe5Block Operator
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