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 7731688 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 71090528 epoch_slot_no: 69728 block_no: 7731511 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 88195 time: 2022-09-08 17:06:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x169f0599ac47944e29462a14c05b9a36e3afabdd7ac73d39da05c098ecc39881Block Operator
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