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 7748040 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 71421772 epoch_slot_no: 400972 block_no: 7747863 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 64435 time: 2022-09-12 13:07:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64ac90d06b998263f0bc1305063a9740358695dd2406fea782d1d19ffda9df88Block Operator
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