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 7748037 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71421699 epoch_slot_no: 400899 block_no: 7747860 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 41209 time: 2022-09-12 13:06:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0588bddb120568964004e4bbcb30c2351a8de2ecd02c3e39a4942dbc718b27aBlock Operator
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