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 7769985 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71865438 epoch_slot_no: 412638 block_no: 7769808 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 38334 time: 2022-09-17 16:22:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5964fb1fad378185b57e03fd0f8658e8638d2500a3b8d0e550312a2b0e96c7f1Block Operator
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