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 7730855 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 71073383 epoch_slot_no: 52583 block_no: 7730678 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 57568 time: 2022-09-08 12:21:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0d928b947f04e8bd96f498d798906a7a85e8ef0ded712bc52980fe29b55c34dBlock Operator
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