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 7767149 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 71808912 epoch_slot_no: 356112 block_no: 7766972 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 72927 time: 2022-09-17 00:40:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x533d0f118e7be24a1626b0afb64e671b720580ca40fc532107b19c1c091ecab1Block Operator
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