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 7768692 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 71839946 epoch_slot_no: 387146 block_no: 7768515 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 75505 time: 2022-09-17 09:17:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe755065d4c661afb11f4a5fec46ff083c2e91c48be5b5d28dbb196c7d2f12abBlock Operator
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