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 7782775 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72130048 epoch_slot_no: 245248 block_no: 7782598 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 23439 time: 2022-09-20 17:52:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e997790f8fb549ddd95a4b97f93ebf856b3982ef46f447aedc5bd9675f43d6aBlock Operator
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