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 7754538 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 71555405 epoch_slot_no: 102605 block_no: 7754361 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 51156 time: 2022-09-14 02:14:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaea11ae4580721f0810a57de028b5380cf81c81a1fad7661b4f7bb0980f08f46Block Operator
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