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 7766189 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71790234 epoch_slot_no: 337434 block_no: 7766012 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 60729 time: 2022-09-16 19:28:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x800fd5cff672ed634ac74c7774cae68e1acb931c4146d04237b6c6fc9f4b700bBlock Operator
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