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 7775555 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71980678 epoch_slot_no: 95878 block_no: 7775378 slot_leader_id: 7427739 size: 77312 time: 2022-09-19 00:22:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4829e88a31778fda1d8be7e13fbd3f8cbdc5d999896d6ab29b8820cfb0fddd3Block Operator
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