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 7781393 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 72102197 epoch_slot_no: 217397 block_no: 7781216 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 15865 time: 2022-09-20 10:08:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3929aa04252a11c6ca778b34b2167edbc1071712db4c317709b3c79b7002267Block Operator
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