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 7742154 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 71301145 epoch_slot_no: 280345 block_no: 7741977 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 42969 time: 2022-09-11 03:37:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78ae30006cffbc1a0419a3a6be25876260ffb28e864b21a2aafd007bd4ed0af7Block Operator
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