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 7769394 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71853471 epoch_slot_no: 400671 block_no: 7769217 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 1906 time: 2022-09-17 13:02:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1759b167e904d43ab4a2ac242de6555e2abec553a9d584bf7449ec2617ef59dBlock Operator
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