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 7743571 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71330346 epoch_slot_no: 309546 block_no: 7743394 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 33838 time: 2022-09-11 11:43:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16c7eab5e2196353dde48589cf39c510e9cd8d953a859bef97f64129ea706fd8Block Operator
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