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 7734878 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71154099 epoch_slot_no: 133299 block_no: 7734701 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 45090 time: 2022-09-09 10:46:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11ef7a748a9ae766d3ce8130915ac422096f4f1e22a2d604c252d633a62aacb8Block Operator
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