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 7763496 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71737434 epoch_slot_no: 284634 block_no: 7763319 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 2371 time: 2022-09-16 04:48:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccfc1c5a25cdd0692bfd34d574200832825e121046f03a7b9a20dc0a6faef66dBlock Operator
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