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 7741171 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 71280858 epoch_slot_no: 260058 block_no: 7740994 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 15099 time: 2022-09-10 21:59:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60eed16d47e25ba18fd7faba318e3321f04852b00399ef534d152eccb35e2ce9Block Operator
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