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 7731270 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 71082219 epoch_slot_no: 61419 block_no: 7731093 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 88546 time: 2022-09-08 14:48:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4070d9b9fcfacb449bca103a56d710ff126627160b4ecfa05d9f8312ee983aacBlock Operator
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