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 7756336 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71591849 epoch_slot_no: 139049 block_no: 7756159 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 57126 time: 2022-09-14 12:22:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28dc97833be34fd24b86d8807d10949352a4973c691073b9edf18d44b71a36e0Block Operator
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