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 7776382 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 71997482 epoch_slot_no: 112682 block_no: 7776205 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 46411 time: 2022-09-19 05:02:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32c8ecb26729a50f8351bca4c6c07688da1935b4234884be6a19967cae72a08fBlock Operator
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