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 7752347 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71510066 epoch_slot_no: 57266 block_no: 7752170 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 13960 time: 2022-09-13 13:39:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0cf567a7e20c02c7507d554d2ce5c71576a265e69276eabc961d2fb7ba96871Block Operator
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