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 7762998 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71728017 epoch_slot_no: 275217 block_no: 7762821 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 35986 time: 2022-09-16 02:11:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x854bb3fda2bf248d8798e2119b2e5d35e02e37f58c6136ace67fa1e68ce98796Block Operator
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