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 7748408 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71428948 epoch_slot_no: 408148 block_no: 7748231 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 15852 time: 2022-09-12 15:07:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1298854ebb2f19311dcccc62cfa4249159804347d46d92dcb3ea1bdaf5f18b0Block Operator
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