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 7749887 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71460144 epoch_slot_no: 7344 block_no: 7749710 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 15592 time: 2022-09-12 23:47:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05b47d3b8a62bc1f190446877e8ca64b0e6ac88a3d7d89d0bd8314c46a7b1fecBlock Operator
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