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 7766615 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71798216 epoch_slot_no: 345416 block_no: 7766438 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 16968 time: 2022-09-16 21:41:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaad0e886c004d0ad371f19a9a6928c45e7ae7e2898603dc13f6dd97a350e5a9fBlock Operator
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