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 7726268 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 70981320 epoch_slot_no: 392520 block_no: 7726091 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 72270 time: 2022-09-07 10:46:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb52a8c9a574b4997e907cf8c2f5cf6d467eb7d8974aee73fdb8e63d0fe3872eBlock Operator
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