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 7755551 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 71576001 epoch_slot_no: 123201 block_no: 7755374 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 55740 time: 2022-09-14 07:58:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x036660f76fe7de8b8c800987731b9cf35e41c1a48f0d811132b984b9a0b668f2Block Operator
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