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 7783364 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 72142276 epoch_slot_no: 257476 block_no: 7783187 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 62784 time: 2022-09-20 21:16:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf43b8489d4c160d1681bd10a48ea352a6e04b7a4e226d624fa30d45ffd6ee472Block Operator
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