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 7747787 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 71416596 epoch_slot_no: 395796 block_no: 7747610 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 77328 time: 2022-09-12 11:41:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa598c7209ee4b965d5d61bd289d84a81f74ecf153c5755d34b4235a4bc67d90aBlock Operator
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