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 7758162 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 71629506 epoch_slot_no: 176706 block_no: 7757985 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 44205 time: 2022-09-14 22:49:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x904556c0baa50500c390abf3a27da8b5a147e3c53e16bfc308a983b2717893f1Block Operator
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