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 7757315 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71612468 epoch_slot_no: 159668 block_no: 7757138 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 35183 time: 2022-09-14 18:05:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad789be500b072912a2e680a306f3a77fada583478688f053aeca83887fdcb46Block Operator
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