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 7751940 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 71501141 epoch_slot_no: 48341 block_no: 7751763 slot_leader_id: 7620451 size: 46133 time: 2022-09-13 11:10:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72e8e47736cdf6fdcd730810f6697c08e8bf79f727e302602241b970a740a1f1Block Operator
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