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 7738096 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 71219123 epoch_slot_no: 198323 block_no: 7737919 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 21662 time: 2022-09-10 04:50:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7004c6d693e4cbc3dc6a01d8a0f54adb5843e628c2c141e1e7b85627b4c189afBlock Operator
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