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 7766153 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 71789449 epoch_slot_no: 336649 block_no: 7765976 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 74802 time: 2022-09-16 19:15:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60c8aa222f915f5134175f42339bac6dfcaa7c4f576eab3c086006445bf3ea1bBlock Operator
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