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 7768358 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 71833615 epoch_slot_no: 380815 block_no: 7768181 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 16891 time: 2022-09-17 07:31:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7de689ff41c3e70967bef7836776199f39779aef5522a64385ad19d7ebafb675Block Operator
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