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 7760173 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71670375 epoch_slot_no: 217575 block_no: 7759996 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 40522 time: 2022-09-15 10:11:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc032636c4349709cab85932a85ac08f509fdd238f2e638b42bfd9d5b27aebe9Block Operator
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