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 7728154 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71017950 epoch_slot_no: 429150 block_no: 7727977 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 24062 time: 2022-09-07 20:57:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cc542e8471237948f205cc558dd1068e227c36194258a436b40805613ee0ea1Block Operator
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