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 7783575 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 72146189 epoch_slot_no: 261389 block_no: 7783398 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 87139 time: 2022-09-20 22:21:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f76faeaf5917b73b02e755ebbe8fec0dafbb8d8fa2cd2f92aa73ec9faebae30Block Operator
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