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 7729252 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71040924 epoch_slot_no: 20124 block_no: 7729075 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 45815 time: 2022-09-08 03:20:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ac2cce40c0c71e638fa9a55213df940a70e2dd4d5fa6f1a1357f496aba032bcBlock Operator
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