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 7767446 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 71814901 epoch_slot_no: 362101 block_no: 7767269 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 29564 time: 2022-09-17 02:19:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1582911d8c7206458a1670241e531102c2163258eb35e8ee94bffc182e0dab0Block Operator
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