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 7780930 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 72091789 epoch_slot_no: 206989 block_no: 7780753 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 83706 time: 2022-09-20 07:14:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04209fa0052cbcbd1c921941c8d0c4e65c026341da5ecd66f602814be26bafc5Block Operator
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