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 7740205 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 71260931 epoch_slot_no: 240131 block_no: 7740028 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 37193 time: 2022-09-10 16:27:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08da1b36c0a7a5bc5336992284e18e3bf7845b173504be022b01705a6c32a8dbBlock Operator
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