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 7762234 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 71711897 epoch_slot_no: 259097 block_no: 7762057 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 25407 time: 2022-09-15 21:43:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec8443b1528bce3e264385438f2db9a331c56c84bb44d0c1a6e4de8c38702238Block Operator
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