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 7774785 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 71965028 epoch_slot_no: 80228 block_no: 7774608 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 60283 time: 2022-09-18 20:01:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa21b4c0efa71f82a518d691b6ef81a9e803693326c9601e5770bc9de5a838f6dBlock Operator
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