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 7758107 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 71628427 epoch_slot_no: 175627 block_no: 7757930 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 72523 time: 2022-09-14 22:31:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2e87e36787d8fb4948b22f0e20b470d783d2cc2679c17450bc51d02dba840bfBlock Operator
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