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 7760059 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 71667942 epoch_slot_no: 215142 block_no: 7759882 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 52226 time: 2022-09-15 09:30:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc698ff935f5317a8cfd07efa413fa03ab6ea6e48d2637ac4f6ef6b63fd1dfe30Block Operator
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