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 7738042 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71218044 epoch_slot_no: 197244 block_no: 7737865 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 40795 time: 2022-09-10 04:32:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb30fb617641e287a494e18e12490cd87ce62e4f218f0a906d1166c1426e532e2Block Operator
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