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 7742109 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71300196 epoch_slot_no: 279396 block_no: 7741932 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 17586 time: 2022-09-11 03:21:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf106dc21c5f8ae2f9843f602b93bdd2895c2521f40bf7022be0621792275c48bBlock Operator
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