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 7743042 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71319747 epoch_slot_no: 298947 block_no: 7742865 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 88748 time: 2022-09-11 08:47:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4308cfed0f68de5e86516d5a2b065673ee153e9b83b4054710f218d3c420e086Block Operator
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