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 7746536 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 71392230 epoch_slot_no: 371430 block_no: 7746359 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 27897 time: 2022-09-12 04:55:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6c0ab095e05efb9b8ee1d99586ff714ae699ab394b4d8312261c098f5934d44Block Operator
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