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 7769068 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71847354 epoch_slot_no: 394554 block_no: 7768891 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 30833 time: 2022-09-17 11:20:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6728bb262e26ffaa6f310f9c0a5d9e010fd7317d0d1727759a8c5ced60aab46bBlock Operator
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