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 7773462 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 71938010 epoch_slot_no: 53210 block_no: 7773285 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 76572 time: 2022-09-18 12:31:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf07b4259cacf126bec818f006a00b880226c8df0938099a35a81d79dfd93cfc9Block Operator
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