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 7740815 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 71273962 epoch_slot_no: 253162 block_no: 7740638 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 80570 time: 2022-09-10 20:04:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb30e10563dd08d1c44f700e0b5f128de30aa7f26acc31bd9be01f145561752bbBlock Operator
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