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 7767006 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 71805902 epoch_slot_no: 353102 block_no: 7766829 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 1381 time: 2022-09-16 23:49:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab6bfdaa014d973a9f3cf37b9dcfe81a10681d450d1184329554c8ff8a494dd7Block Operator
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