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 7761676 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71700695 epoch_slot_no: 247895 block_no: 7761499 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 50346 time: 2022-09-15 18:36:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74fac8ec94fe8cf25e8f6ff71f5fc146d3acc06d7c51128bb96830fa440f8a6cBlock Operator
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