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 7746492 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 71391488 epoch_slot_no: 370688 block_no: 7746315 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 26059 time: 2022-09-12 04:42:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb23a896fafe1deaf68b65277f2599e7078358269bd0b6a25a3b63c31cd94748eBlock Operator
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