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 7754705 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71558874 epoch_slot_no: 106074 block_no: 7754528 slot_leader_id: 7754705 size: 8606 time: 2022-09-14 03:12:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35103c48461865f0e4a72d7b8fee341b15fde8cb61559fac85e8b7f653d6cfbeBlock Operator
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