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 7780388 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 72080139 epoch_slot_no: 195339 block_no: 7780211 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 21239 time: 2022-09-20 04:00:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf31098fb7203b69d2849bf36e44b912ad6a288a83a939731f977e6137d930864Block Operator
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