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 7731092 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 71078481 epoch_slot_no: 57681 block_no: 7730915 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 21133 time: 2022-09-08 13:46:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92778154a2322026116f076221016e0b1d6e46b75e428d1373f7e25fe38d22c5Block Operator
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