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 7778780 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 72047867 epoch_slot_no: 163067 block_no: 7778603 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 87514 time: 2022-09-19 19:02:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b2b7981309311485bbdbe9aff4a86092de0c182a45f1321b64fdf264237c14dBlock Operator
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