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 7737161 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 71199713 epoch_slot_no: 178913 block_no: 7736984 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 82941 time: 2022-09-09 23:26:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ee8ae88334786d4d48218fb1a915e482c447ac00f7ad89809f6a0ab1fbddfe9Block Operator
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