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 7766688 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 71799387 epoch_slot_no: 346587 block_no: 7766511 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 37613 time: 2022-09-16 22:01:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99c113c1cec919dfeea1de0703f047988b6868db78c63b1465a8b383a05afc0eBlock Operator
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