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 7763162 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71731571 epoch_slot_no: 278771 block_no: 7762985 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 44592 time: 2022-09-16 03:11:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897df069d9d44cea130287d604cc8e7f91a0da6d6edb4e27fc590c31c0298fc6Block Operator
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