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 7734755 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71151466 epoch_slot_no: 130666 block_no: 7734578 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 7240 time: 2022-09-09 10:02:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x035b72ce73f04dc3a8c8844ffabf4d27b56f628aed84a1ac505e620dfa37952dBlock Operator
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