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 7768780 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 71841542 epoch_slot_no: 388742 block_no: 7768603 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 9667 time: 2022-09-17 09:43:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0b68030e3a42fcf8c7be1710ae54b1d661f6619882e3169bf05c2dfbe09900fBlock Operator
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