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 7762436 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71716456 epoch_slot_no: 263656 block_no: 7762259 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 53023 time: 2022-09-15 22:59:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde4fc4bc9df3b42ef157778aaf3526689a4186ff8236a0181851683a920f54c1Block Operator
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