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 7765299 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71772818 epoch_slot_no: 320018 block_no: 7765122 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 19248 time: 2022-09-16 14:38:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20d66bbc54524d54f15816f74a60d478c11df9a01bc91bdb4d3bc3151f7ff901Block Operator
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