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 7745239 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71365801 epoch_slot_no: 345001 block_no: 7745062 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 46903 time: 2022-09-11 21:34:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ec55d998759f58dd4571c5926dc67aa0338ee21bdb25a36d27c2a04d0435ab0Block Operator
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