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 7755295 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71570491 epoch_slot_no: 117691 block_no: 7755118 slot_leader_id: 4581043 size: 45269 time: 2022-09-14 06:26:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e414a29e57e309c9cfa29baae08f409e9824eaf964e3e6c9724981ea5deb54Block Operator
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