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 7770495 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71875855 epoch_slot_no: 423055 block_no: 7770318 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 25774 time: 2022-09-17 19:15:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fac819aba029b24efd718725c8b3b3f44bb85df1d9708b8b28b4ace25e4fd95Block Operator
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