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 7729493 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71045784 epoch_slot_no: 24984 block_no: 7729316 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 18613 time: 2022-09-08 04:41:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda667c6b12fb3ebe264c1118792a6048209955330a4a6ff8c8a39ababc0faf47Block Operator
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