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 7732258 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 71101982 epoch_slot_no: 81182 block_no: 7732081 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88725 time: 2022-09-08 20:17:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ec8ac6f9519c7be8cb644ebfee6ea2455b31a5dd2d919b3f69ef8d3c4c1617Block Operator
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