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 7773053 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 71929644 epoch_slot_no: 44844 block_no: 7772876 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 25860 time: 2022-09-18 10:12:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeefbd08e0b2a2533d78035882f695785fc70efeef8b4a03654514df1b3175b74Block Operator
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