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 7759672 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71660129 epoch_slot_no: 207329 block_no: 7759495 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 4251 time: 2022-09-15 07:20:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb5a88727f5b475ed1981a7c6756c2d43cd02bf7268bd42ba34e55da9d20f1f1Block Operator
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