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 7742250 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71303092 epoch_slot_no: 282292 block_no: 7742073 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 23330 time: 2022-09-11 04:09:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x809f708ee5c5c35fef204c2f2ffc25ca6ce5c32fd666eacc035023b63a933778Block Operator
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