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 7763219 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 71732665 epoch_slot_no: 279865 block_no: 7763042 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 74431 time: 2022-09-16 03:29:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9904d51c4041531ddddc5af9e8fec573561a270b7f98e9c84e300cd8ef61e7aBlock Operator
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