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 7766983 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71805525 epoch_slot_no: 352725 block_no: 7766806 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 43865 time: 2022-09-16 23:43:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf26907aee3210f63d57bfcf3ee9a17f611233283efa986723b4602b20ae8d11Block Operator
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