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 7760203 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 71671153 epoch_slot_no: 218353 block_no: 7760026 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 74208 time: 2022-09-15 10:24:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac2c568b3de5f88d0b779ae057361ed330b1b7a53f8e253465eb2cecd47c88e7Block Operator
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