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 7780383 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72080069 epoch_slot_no: 195269 block_no: 7780206 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 38671 time: 2022-09-20 03:59:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ffba6ad57868466029f42737cb30909bac5fd27adbe447cf8ae62086ed3c6aBlock Operator
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