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 7782633 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72127232 epoch_slot_no: 242432 block_no: 7782456 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 11261 time: 2022-09-20 17:05:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd482e0dc3a5ac214a5c0d5370143cdf870d755efae1da8c115b051e9272e5220Block Operator
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