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 7779507 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 72061298 epoch_slot_no: 176498 block_no: 7779330 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 20891 time: 2022-09-19 22:46:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e8fdff44d6231824d235081a36773f3616edf404aa0f6f43c0b0692df944358Block Operator
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