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 7746977 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71400820 epoch_slot_no: 380020 block_no: 7746800 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 28265 time: 2022-09-12 07:18:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x766be137168a23028250fc5e988f7a1e99b3c03559f20ff210248692fbc187d4Block Operator
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