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 7743226 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71323733 epoch_slot_no: 302933 block_no: 7743049 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 22225 time: 2022-09-11 09:53:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39b08ea25b971daf09fe90427a139c6dccc4f28ed892d2cebf550276c9ebd2edBlock Operator
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