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 7742169 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 71301464 epoch_slot_no: 280664 block_no: 7741992 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 74134 time: 2022-09-11 03:42:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf78c957e8c22b497511f914c42bb8912d0cf002f8010dde2e8b2383ec3d96978Block Operator
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