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 7746251 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 71386551 epoch_slot_no: 365751 block_no: 7746074 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 58925 time: 2022-09-12 03:20:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90293228ae1ec6e99e1e79b0ffd52d1b2379781dee186c523250daf4a5d93ef3Block Operator
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