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 7741484 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 71287167 epoch_slot_no: 266367 block_no: 7741307 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 48453 time: 2022-09-10 23:44:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x122fafab886f73fa3546252d6b77da67e15264cd276ef5a8bf13a4fd5abe48d9Block Operator
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