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 7783465 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 72144250 epoch_slot_no: 259450 block_no: 7783288 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 85187 time: 2022-09-20 21:49:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a2b3f81556a6ee925ef88d0603e8991884f12970a471473c9974504fd5a27bdBlock Operator
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