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 7780451 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72081742 epoch_slot_no: 196942 block_no: 7780274 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 13176 time: 2022-09-20 04:27:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb46abee3c76ebb682b4f160450ec8817c4747eb3cd1583967d3f35e616daff6fBlock Operator
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