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 7764982 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 71766111 epoch_slot_no: 313311 block_no: 7764805 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 13906 time: 2022-09-16 12:46:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x262f6f5d435ffde757f794398185e8743259b52f13b47dec2b12d3a945319a4dBlock Operator
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