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 7728383 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 71023567 epoch_slot_no: 2767 block_no: 7728206 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 88431 time: 2022-09-07 22:30:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4c666cd88277426454c7c3d0fee15053306bcb0557265a121636eede7012aefBlock Operator
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