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 7746485 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71391317 epoch_slot_no: 370517 block_no: 7746308 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 41306 time: 2022-09-12 04:40:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3255d1a38c160fff53f6436e203c7b748c06bd4ae7e285387d09036bff7f4e7dBlock Operator
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