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 7755830 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 71581303 epoch_slot_no: 128503 block_no: 7755653 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 62004 time: 2022-09-14 09:26:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d34b652d3aa5723059df1c3568b8740d3f980f97580ded09707886e1bf31c2bBlock Operator
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