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 7779441 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 72060037 epoch_slot_no: 175237 block_no: 7779264 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 16062 time: 2022-09-19 22:25:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf931c116e8c57cb1dfd1398ca7809339062668c94ccf3c39c4f7282313186375Block Operator
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