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 7742059 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 71299223 epoch_slot_no: 278423 block_no: 7741882 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 52353 time: 2022-09-11 03:05:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9e9a98f3fe50a323d953f22949f74322d6e09cb7f9fc199caa2f7330ad300f1Block Operator
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