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 7742663 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71311811 epoch_slot_no: 291011 block_no: 7742486 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 28130 time: 2022-09-11 06:35:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49ea5bdce5731d0dae77599bdcd1bf17132c24399d9ec739d5dec14f256860dfBlock Operator
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