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 7749255 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 71446901 epoch_slot_no: 426101 block_no: 7749078 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 27409 time: 2022-09-12 20:06:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x971a1800c6f8a21cf4e0fbf4dce351d8abb7696c525679280bbd51a19759ee50Block Operator
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