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 7745862 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71378241 epoch_slot_no: 357441 block_no: 7745685 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 44190 time: 2022-09-12 01:02:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ab8fc4c95ce7167d06f6ca66d591b82858139fd307e9a92461b7139bad56cd4Block Operator
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