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 7726400 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 70984037 epoch_slot_no: 395237 block_no: 7726223 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 87662 time: 2022-09-07 11:32:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x916f81bfc3bec0e5a7064de0b344352bce8ca47bba381fb56095ccd3861960ebBlock Operator
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