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 7779641 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 72064005 epoch_slot_no: 179205 block_no: 7779464 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 74449 time: 2022-09-19 23:31:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca13d9b041ff910f90461bd816091c66f87393e499d921b9da6f603c71ebd41Block Operator
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