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 7762778 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71723436 epoch_slot_no: 270636 block_no: 7762601 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 12424 time: 2022-09-16 00:55:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77bd4594d4b1cb3dcd3e6b618a8574207cc2171999ebdb557e10f822e28b5e80Block Operator
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