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 7761674 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 71700663 epoch_slot_no: 247863 block_no: 7761497 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 86789 time: 2022-09-15 18:35:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa30aa866262c0078a605c0516ddeb96f238b5c0e2b2a7b59d5dd7aee7a406c99Block Operator
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