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 7768688 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 71839848 epoch_slot_no: 387048 block_no: 7768511 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 72160 time: 2022-09-17 09:15:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0edb613fa6582ae6926bb56d3cb3965db9bb1207f21ac1bc5c9a93c2f6ca93c6Block Operator
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