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 7766483 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 71795885 epoch_slot_no: 343085 block_no: 7766306 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 78747 time: 2022-09-16 21:02:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7230bd168ec6362873a1fcaae3f0be926661e2b79cc3ea89f67e1b94e4ac9715Block Operator
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