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 7731242 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 71081611 epoch_slot_no: 60811 block_no: 7731065 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 64700 time: 2022-09-08 14:38:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ab52e01855fa9086391ea0be16e88c7f057cbf1a3b2a64a263b0c4e40b75492Block Operator
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