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 7752180 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 71506441 epoch_slot_no: 53641 block_no: 7752003 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 83843 time: 2022-09-13 12:38:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd99e9a2fe45777a785a0cbdb984f0d551e44d1c522ba7bf9ebb6818fbff57f4aBlock Operator
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