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 7763698 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71741470 epoch_slot_no: 288670 block_no: 7763521 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 7385 time: 2022-09-16 05:56:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94887f4aa814983100302dc0e088df1c8f14312a2b997ab3a78cc546c714a5eeBlock Operator
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