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 7729900 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 71054070 epoch_slot_no: 33270 block_no: 7729723 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 78238 time: 2022-09-08 06:59:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x682df34df036e38650696fcd1cb760e92a24dcd68b3f3b8b002f8001e01275a2Block Operator
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