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 7765051 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 71767646 epoch_slot_no: 314846 block_no: 7764874 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 87014 time: 2022-09-16 13:12:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ba4f8112db9e17033ed67b997a6864a92f4959674e2f1ee7bca55c56eec3718Block Operator
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