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 7768674 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71839417 epoch_slot_no: 386617 block_no: 7768497 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 18413 time: 2022-09-17 09:08:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c434bb00b802fb3e1ed0e142b4be864eaab6468eea41015cf448b4a41440bf1Block Operator
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