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 7741045 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 71278442 epoch_slot_no: 257642 block_no: 7740868 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 30166 time: 2022-09-10 21:18:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4414d449b451d0faf0f76001be3c14df0988adb77027d6ef1032ef880261dafBlock Operator
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