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 7726513 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 70986127 epoch_slot_no: 397327 block_no: 7726336 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 52419 time: 2022-09-07 12:06:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x216394c06498553862a96f7fa3ae30756f6b6cd4a0bdc7839e114cda720fbd6fBlock Operator
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