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 7778902 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72049765 epoch_slot_no: 164965 block_no: 7778725 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 1662 time: 2022-09-19 19:34:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16c574b6a09bd24c4491c634c94f5f74cac6e4d92a15470ac2ca4cec47a469e1Block Operator
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