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 7726257 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70981127 epoch_slot_no: 392327 block_no: 7726080 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 52833 time: 2022-09-07 10:43:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cfd1952954343f7919ce5b50df3ab44067236939e4a4bc9392db72337247a64Block Operator
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