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 7726086 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 70977863 epoch_slot_no: 389063 block_no: 7725909 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 72249 time: 2022-09-07 09:49:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7312b1967957c256b49a0a509b5a20c1bb9bc4fae21d8c88b8e230e493691c95Block Operator
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