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 7737226 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71200779 epoch_slot_no: 179979 block_no: 7737049 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 45949 time: 2022-09-09 23:44:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24919004a32068ce17effa7bd83f1a6d705ea2f3ec79960bd027050ca2ae1487Block Operator
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