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 7764172 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71750372 epoch_slot_no: 297572 block_no: 7763995 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 38950 time: 2022-09-16 08:24:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ef19943c2ce7ea8c9f57394c53bfd236e348ada7c9738e8165e80c3fc0684cBlock Operator
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