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 7782059 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 72115769 epoch_slot_no: 230969 block_no: 7781882 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 10364 time: 2022-09-20 13:54:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e762d1bc6eae4614b37cde0027e43c00549d80b4372a6794991ae3261ea125aBlock Operator
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