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 7779682 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72064820 epoch_slot_no: 180020 block_no: 7779505 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 18190 time: 2022-09-19 23:45:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde6553ae2d023e0729797c1edddc44234ca6523338cb2a39bbe1aa01543966f4Block Operator
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