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 7768207 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71830600 epoch_slot_no: 377800 block_no: 7768030 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 25283 time: 2022-09-17 06:41:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb2c3e353d67a8be78c532701ef5443b665aee4dd904068a8a2549014dd1dcb8Block Operator
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