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 7728317 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71022137 epoch_slot_no: 1337 block_no: 7728140 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 2370 time: 2022-09-07 22:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93584584a90349a451e90d813470e1b4df1e709a34fd952a88a5faf17b11d908Block Operator
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