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 7773998 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 71949169 epoch_slot_no: 64369 block_no: 7773821 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 42150 time: 2022-09-18 15:37:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca726d90ac50423e8d5d8448f64e471f36844f26122890dd94309b5736d84bdBlock Operator
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