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 7733004 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 71117533 epoch_slot_no: 96733 block_no: 7732827 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 87935 time: 2022-09-09 00:37:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a3ffc0ba0766c1dc9526b49210e7593cf10783b03e6157dff3c89abc5a7d40Block Operator
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