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 7760046 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71667616 epoch_slot_no: 214816 block_no: 7759869 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 25742 time: 2022-09-15 09:25:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5acc5f4839661d337e8325aca6200e5b8e7a9579a97a6d72ad301e3a9f65609Block Operator
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