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 7775148 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 71972751 epoch_slot_no: 87951 block_no: 7774971 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 52512 time: 2022-09-18 22:10:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e5dd0b632503ba3f2a44e80bcae2d95fbeacaf151d9190d6e4f9f4a398cf7adBlock Operator
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