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 7774195 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 71953184 epoch_slot_no: 68384 block_no: 7774018 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88672 time: 2022-09-18 16:44:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dd597767dbb1b1e2544fec96ae26b73b1745ced507592ddeaca70a39e7c1b90Block Operator
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