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 7730217 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71060251 epoch_slot_no: 39451 block_no: 7730040 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 46888 time: 2022-09-08 08:42:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecf4ac9e0ad4bcda6f4fa1634fef97f72437f114b47a1441e7131707ff120d59Block Operator
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