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 7742509 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71308651 epoch_slot_no: 287851 block_no: 7742332 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 45223 time: 2022-09-11 05:42:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcac59421500dff8b7abd686fc8296a6f9f9c8cbe39b4562711c7d08a1b1d5da2Block Operator
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