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 7753767 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 71539087 epoch_slot_no: 86287 block_no: 7753590 slot_leader_id: 4651219 size: 74882 time: 2022-09-13 21:42:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89229db7120710fa894fc524ef2211c91dd9be413dd4af2757afdca1915bd894Block Operator
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