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 7776107 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 71991707 epoch_slot_no: 106907 block_no: 7775930 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 20460 time: 2022-09-19 03:26:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc9e0b5db31cc7698c7ceb54b0242d2444e08179e1618fe6a6edda5751b1e652Block Operator
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