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 7753915 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71541865 epoch_slot_no: 89065 block_no: 7753738 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 30029 time: 2022-09-13 22:29:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c845157411fc10891287c865636e4bc66ae88393c4992032bd68a58cf3a767aBlock Operator
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