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 7746640 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71394393 epoch_slot_no: 373593 block_no: 7746463 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 25155 time: 2022-09-12 05:31:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5406392a6258966a197bbe385b397405a316f9e68af2a3f6dd459876e5e106f0Block Operator
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