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 7742866 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71316142 epoch_slot_no: 295342 block_no: 7742689 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 15997 time: 2022-09-11 07:47:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb36d71649a4c08191709800e59ee20e671336da977e645296393bc451367c023Block Operator
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