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 7758868 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 71644004 epoch_slot_no: 191204 block_no: 7758691 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 21242 time: 2022-09-15 02:51:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c566fd6642f6173e448152e968d7b0c14f9409933032761690a26b86fe398a4Block Operator
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