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 7769697 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 71859592 epoch_slot_no: 406792 block_no: 7769520 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 80031 time: 2022-09-17 14:44:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa851a3b3dafb6462cc3c5244662c7d4b3c98dc4469b1714b74e14f7c2fcebf4bBlock Operator
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