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 7728448 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71025024 epoch_slot_no: 4224 block_no: 7728271 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 78360 time: 2022-09-07 22:55:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ca365c59dc915f10fdf150ebf2e52a118c512b5ee0ed7ed26b0d5549c872df6Block Operator
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