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 7740098 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71258789 epoch_slot_no: 237989 block_no: 7739921 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 62300 time: 2022-09-10 15:51:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9865d64c18c045b8c87bc55021cacb1f52e9953845a18d5d70a34fdeeb530edBlock Operator
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