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 7728899 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 71033986 epoch_slot_no: 13186 block_no: 7728722 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 87461 time: 2022-09-08 01:24:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb24ddab3738de10e32f6475dd4d1314b21ae8a54581752bea4fa7de341c4a5fbBlock Operator
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