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 7743076 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71320423 epoch_slot_no: 299623 block_no: 7742899 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 80550 time: 2022-09-11 08:58:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9576cc911125af179616d5b199e760725bab8528ee8b907b0c706da05cc8973Block Operator
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