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 7777962 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 72030864 epoch_slot_no: 146064 block_no: 7777785 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88577 time: 2022-09-19 14:19:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcce32fd1aa6a42f69bb7d22912c97461370db5ae65591ab160267227ba158a12Block Operator
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