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 7771073 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71888019 epoch_slot_no: 3219 block_no: 7770896 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 13291 time: 2022-09-17 22:38:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x761a3ca0885264457ca1b3683af6bbcf35c79bd12f8bdc24c5de2e9af33b028bBlock Operator
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