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 7781540 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 72105262 epoch_slot_no: 220462 block_no: 7781363 slot_leader_id: 7582145 size: 48818 time: 2022-09-20 10:59:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e96454b7ce2a5871d00823454f89eb127fee9e6a7c679a81c6b54348a884c4dBlock Operator
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