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 7726357 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70983016 epoch_slot_no: 394216 block_no: 7726180 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 28702 time: 2022-09-07 11:15:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae2318da79811a35cdb72ab329490044df799de7ce3054fb3aaea7b8e13d9ec4Block Operator
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