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 7729580 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71047625 epoch_slot_no: 26825 block_no: 7729403 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 17190 time: 2022-09-08 05:11:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeef1adf06f1b705d6795272cfd78df6a10bd1befc67de42dc41bfd03506252bdBlock Operator
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