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 7745665 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 71374647 epoch_slot_no: 353847 block_no: 7745488 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 86230 time: 2022-09-12 00:02:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0596cb32652c4932d557a9adfb862631fa9a54b14ef8e3b8e5b5ccefadad7faeBlock Operator
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