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 7727214 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 70999748 epoch_slot_no: 410948 block_no: 7727037 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 37237 time: 2022-09-07 15:53:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12771bc06404e9157601537808235bb4d7c07e0978f29fdb77bfb131b5225dd4Block Operator
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