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 7765362 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 71774032 epoch_slot_no: 321232 block_no: 7765185 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88679 time: 2022-09-16 14:58:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb833f215a1c6549440e9e34651c74be305dc3a778432b4148283b6063172c49fBlock Operator
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