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 7749779 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 71458217 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 7749602 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 84724 time: 2022-09-12 23:15:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b03bbb198a61783ea1b532f7734b292dbc4ef572c018b80e7511c4cb85890f2Block Operator
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