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 7736988 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 71196172 epoch_slot_no: 175372 block_no: 7736811 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 20621 time: 2022-09-09 22:27:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc8e2dd108ec089bb48694b9e70713f109ef29dfa1c44a6374ed47277a3c73f0Block Operator
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