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 7738245 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 71222405 epoch_slot_no: 201605 block_no: 7738068 slot_leader_id: 6248792 size: 88338 time: 2022-09-10 05:44:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa98331f928c6f834aa40b4e8062a6fe6e111027af539787479138a9620c1dc94Block Operator
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