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 7740840 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 71274377 epoch_slot_no: 253577 block_no: 7740663 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 46607 time: 2022-09-10 20:11:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec5408af50bb06b95ddc3e275856fdd3b2a7b62f0bd6da392943d891b708bb6eBlock Operator
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