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 7749873 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 71460022 epoch_slot_no: 7222 block_no: 7749696 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 44683 time: 2022-09-12 23:45:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x268170a231815e730cae850aad58001c01d53fa78a0fa7ffb9ab9c9104f796cbBlock Operator
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