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 7766814 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 71801840 epoch_slot_no: 349040 block_no: 7766637 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 85025 time: 2022-09-16 22:42:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x359f37037f01a64a19126e9b923d7f269255884159decd8010db72a6b2225d01Block Operator
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