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 7738598 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71229875 epoch_slot_no: 209075 block_no: 7738421 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 41699 time: 2022-09-10 07:49:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4582d100f5920e0f0a9adab5e2f05bddf225a8e8201f18f7f02092325c04e023Block Operator
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