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 7749681 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 71456321 epoch_slot_no: 3521 block_no: 7749504 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 18679 time: 2022-09-12 22:43:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90774b5b6ee30f74607aba1abfa94ee92beff51f6f417fa716a43cba58b97af4Block Operator
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