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 7742518 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71308815 epoch_slot_no: 288015 block_no: 7742341 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 35210 time: 2022-09-11 05:45:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9485f894f87ab687fe4714083db581b7003a0b1575431f884884d230b3901917Block Operator
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