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 7733325 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71123749 epoch_slot_no: 102949 block_no: 7733148 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 37029 time: 2022-09-09 02:20:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38849b087c10cdbfeaa95dc94320ac051a3472cb6933a5fb8defc185b20d83d4Block Operator
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