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 7736462 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 71185682 epoch_slot_no: 164882 block_no: 7736285 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 1453 time: 2022-09-09 19:32:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9539033c93c06d352de1a9996e996ba7ac8b96f8505495de086c87e6830139e9Block Operator
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