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 7772195 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71911448 epoch_slot_no: 26648 block_no: 7772018 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 32535 time: 2022-09-18 05:08:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c218a96e1be8e2d5782918d0fec2d91e3908590abfd5d21ae59ee76c06367e2Block Operator
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