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 7759726 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 71661115 epoch_slot_no: 208315 block_no: 7759549 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 21177 time: 2022-09-15 07:36:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85438fd879f20b948ace6de105b9d5135499b9fc62545dd6a8447acce00d579aBlock Operator
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