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 7762177 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 71710777 epoch_slot_no: 257977 block_no: 7762000 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 44445 time: 2022-09-15 21:24:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19231078d30037ceaaa67182628e8c9c3934a908c946bd4cc0d7d1094c119f3cBlock Operator
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