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 7738792 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 71233674 epoch_slot_no: 212874 block_no: 7738615 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 17081 time: 2022-09-10 08:52:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4df475b85b5b7bd5384bd8a558db5a7bf3ac81316ecda4996fa1a1fd467ae4a1Block Operator
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