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 7748462 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 71430046 epoch_slot_no: 409246 block_no: 7748285 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 31151 time: 2022-09-12 15:25:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe47f0691db4343d7873ec78810ad82f81ff1b48c0034d4c9bd26c56c911ff398Block Operator
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