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 7777295 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72016394 epoch_slot_no: 131594 block_no: 7777118 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 43433 time: 2022-09-19 10:18:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00f278492c7eb0dedd18324a4319d8760f14c52fb53f4336d76270a3211456e0Block Operator
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