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 7752787 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71519488 epoch_slot_no: 66688 block_no: 7752610 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 24287 time: 2022-09-13 16:16:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5bf36bb40f590b8eed5bd8db43ef3b8de1a8fe14218b2b142d6c3e97f1de2b6Block Operator
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