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 7771634 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71899477 epoch_slot_no: 14677 block_no: 7771457 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 88660 time: 2022-09-18 01:49:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa76c23b57694d56881ced0cce28745e047e61212611ac66b2b6ed71ae667732dBlock Operator
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