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 7745329 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 71368044 epoch_slot_no: 347244 block_no: 7745152 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 4941 time: 2022-09-11 22:12:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x647f9643072ce93afb270a797837fadc4b35ce16c114e97be260e10e7df6ddf9Block Operator
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