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 7755565 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71576263 epoch_slot_no: 123463 block_no: 7755388 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 63128 time: 2022-09-14 08:02:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x422f212e40b9eb08e0bcb7c0c7f1d42d840789e7861af5b08bd2b694f3a1b82eBlock Operator
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