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 7742239 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 71302920 epoch_slot_no: 282120 block_no: 7742062 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 81628 time: 2022-09-11 04:06:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7431a13cccf73d3647de6237add6ec9eb62c820ec5539ca6dc2b4f498103f0bfBlock Operator
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