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 7742971 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71318067 epoch_slot_no: 297267 block_no: 7742794 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 9136 time: 2022-09-11 08:19:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98bf67278a11dc913811f803d07f8cfac1aa821f7a9cede938806e57736b9a8dBlock Operator
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