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 7752854 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71520948 epoch_slot_no: 68148 block_no: 7752677 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 50936 time: 2022-09-13 16:40:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5765dc988058f02d01cd6cc80fde84e2a5a58c4ce0dabbdaef31fd437a04a9eeBlock Operator
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