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 7767625 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 71818626 epoch_slot_no: 365826 block_no: 7767448 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 58965 time: 2022-09-17 03:21:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x003324368df4572c55cacd8d3e23a5f608ad4d9a2a9d1e39faac71eb466ac86fBlock Operator
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