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 7778233 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 72036612 epoch_slot_no: 151812 block_no: 7778056 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 80892 time: 2022-09-19 15:55:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab84b27ceb45ec53ada6e07c48f88bdede9deb7590bc4a846861736e73b6ddf7Block Operator
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