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 7758683 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71640099 epoch_slot_no: 187299 block_no: 7758506 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 44777 time: 2022-09-15 01:46:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a47288941cd60d005c06c028e7305a2afbc913b9b94eebb35cb34aacac55fc2Block Operator
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