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 7756297 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 71591164 epoch_slot_no: 138364 block_no: 7756120 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 85144 time: 2022-09-14 12:10:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b01ef3b63d9161cdf380c17138f6cf19dc2389f652164b6f0a7870b94d56561Block Operator
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