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 7725904 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70974608 epoch_slot_no: 385808 block_no: 7725727 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 21960 time: 2022-09-07 08:54:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa529699c8d304c1e630b449832439f8adc87549e89624cb6862715d3ec0a1739Block Operator
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