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 7781860 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 72111610 epoch_slot_no: 226810 block_no: 7781683 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 17914 time: 2022-09-20 12:45:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x612db426505871f08dc25471115847cf52ee020bb398852fdb49d9390f6b4cbcBlock Operator
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