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 7742706 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71312845 epoch_slot_no: 292045 block_no: 7742529 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 20327 time: 2022-09-11 06:52:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1be27793a2982bd271792e174adbf5a4247c3cf397b460dd593b083a20e16df1Block Operator
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