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 7747987 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 71420644 epoch_slot_no: 399844 block_no: 7747810 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 33664 time: 2022-09-12 12:48:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6f81ae8d3a57a5d36797a3e98163046d4184fe3e99a77d93b6887383edd6e4dBlock Operator
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