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 7754991 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 71564344 epoch_slot_no: 111544 block_no: 7754814 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 56979 time: 2022-09-14 04:43:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4020393b480f711478e015d2b54d106b7763e171054f7bf6814749f94af158acBlock Operator
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