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 7744407 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 71348394 epoch_slot_no: 327594 block_no: 7744230 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 10776 time: 2022-09-11 16:44:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f1871f0b49c425a3ffa491e6be0ead20b4bb9697598c1c929322beabef1b91bBlock Operator
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