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 7742320 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71304433 epoch_slot_no: 283633 block_no: 7742143 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 37182 time: 2022-09-11 04:32:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15c47222221d6c8ea1743a65f8dfa8ab7759b9b663c79f86d13ad74a2a9f0888Block Operator
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