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 7756404 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 71593260 epoch_slot_no: 140460 block_no: 7756227 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 78759 time: 2022-09-14 12:45:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dd46169ceb1839e09cea3b942ef014d8394b5605cd94da52f462f57211eb058Block Operator
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