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 7745270 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71366371 epoch_slot_no: 345571 block_no: 7745093 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 38087 time: 2022-09-11 21:44:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d2ee4769d573eea36e56e1217b87127c55a88de75642e53ae4d833c3bfacaefBlock Operator
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