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 7730731 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 71070668 epoch_slot_no: 49868 block_no: 7730554 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 80920 time: 2022-09-08 11:35:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c945aae78d102ba3987dfa540cd343eaa8cb299a6f68c0d6e0b593f96a0fcfaBlock Operator
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