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 7746768 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 71396792 epoch_slot_no: 375992 block_no: 7746591 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 83921 time: 2022-09-12 06:11:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x417156ec5e3b4e6b9f6351fd3a7a8b40ea3128e07cf615471c049282367ad666Block Operator
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