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 7728432 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71024604 epoch_slot_no: 3804 block_no: 7728255 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 87519 time: 2022-09-07 22:48:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cff8d84477eb813a6178b9900a6d5b58ad8b9467fe557881d21541385be0c14Block Operator
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