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 7778803 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72048218 epoch_slot_no: 163418 block_no: 7778626 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 11470 time: 2022-09-19 19:08:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d803078c66693bd9f4562f7de60cb58a36372b3e89d670ef89d205b8b0e95bdBlock Operator
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