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 7781753 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72109458 epoch_slot_no: 224658 block_no: 7781576 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 25714 time: 2022-09-20 12:09:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe1d5e2f55acb8a4b0454b8a2ffdf46db1aa9e545e5617c2468e4afea2613562Block Operator
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