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 7758157 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71629418 epoch_slot_no: 176618 block_no: 7757980 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 22374 time: 2022-09-14 22:48:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41488ca898acae4f9ffb689e6d07c8e95f71c7ec834967782058a7bd38d73d2bBlock Operator
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