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 7783675 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 72148492 epoch_slot_no: 263692 block_no: 7783498 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 88868 time: 2022-09-20 22:59:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbacd3d8dd04a172795186a944a5ef25adb2fbac2ff014c650f5cb95b338324d0Block Operator
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