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 7774877 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 71967125 epoch_slot_no: 82325 block_no: 7774700 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 88945 time: 2022-09-18 20:36:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0accedb16884c4979193cf8498c538d0b27d3dee9211e0ba83c8fca77cbaa9e9Block Operator
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