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 7742684 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 71312295 epoch_slot_no: 291495 block_no: 7742507 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 42968 time: 2022-09-11 06:43:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f28741a7fe9ea820bdf958d4da42baf9b06e54ce38504304d23b33ca74e4c4aBlock Operator
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