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 7746148 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71384231 epoch_slot_no: 363431 block_no: 7745971 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 7339 time: 2022-09-12 02:42:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa92bd7aa66cdb973fc3b42493cbdaa5bb823f99a78e07936a266c0b260d00338Block Operator
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