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 7728661 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 71029441 epoch_slot_no: 8641 block_no: 7728484 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 34588 time: 2022-09-08 00:08:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32bb358a61eec03df2b3d4c9f5c4340de7f688760eecc4dd79c4d94b83fa2eddBlock Operator
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