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 7763760 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71742592 epoch_slot_no: 289792 block_no: 7763583 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 46412 time: 2022-09-16 06:14:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48dccf198069fe7cbf317c0c9b9b065e4b354aa9aa5c66e6669c509f7712ffa8Block Operator
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