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 7782948 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72133497 epoch_slot_no: 248697 block_no: 7782771 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 11502 time: 2022-09-20 18:49:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81af2c3f013837eb5c68415d9a8ec0b6fe32ee59aadf312316f7401ae1a53ff9Block Operator
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