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 7758149 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71629278 epoch_slot_no: 176478 block_no: 7757972 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 42463 time: 2022-09-14 22:46:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f690abcdd567504dd9d1006821e8230f2dee5f0eed98a28b5a3d5bbb7d4f872Block Operator
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