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 7736296 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 71182315 epoch_slot_no: 161515 block_no: 7736119 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 87999 time: 2022-09-09 18:36:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaed701b4182bf508907aac71c05af17cb11b42e9962ff0198e7f08c6fc384443Block Operator
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