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 7734045 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 71137455 epoch_slot_no: 116655 block_no: 7733868 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 78961 time: 2022-09-09 06:09:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d7d34e00cd57d0ee3c62e7a92f8903cfc45f9afb1fb996e7d8690897dc2c429Block Operator
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