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 7784147 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72157641 epoch_slot_no: 272841 block_no: 7783970 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 20486 time: 2022-09-21 01:32:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde4fa820dec2f115f7c3d37b71f22a7f912d3c481dec740e1920162303bb0978Block Operator
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