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 7774154 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 71952262 epoch_slot_no: 67462 block_no: 7773977 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 65241 time: 2022-09-18 16:29:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x074dcdf0e3a91a8c59795232d095f33f63f6ca45af3426fe320156024aae5d45Block Operator
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