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 7733957 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 71135612 epoch_slot_no: 114812 block_no: 7733780 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 62295 time: 2022-09-09 05:38:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2e173ce2282ddf497a8e8530a945ec2fa8b1cef94de6957b47e3c78a7ccc729Block Operator
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