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 7759848 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71663557 epoch_slot_no: 210757 block_no: 7759671 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 33662 time: 2022-09-15 08:17:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x150d8d7424d98315a7a7d210b208f1053e391e02f09db537a032078702075befBlock Operator
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