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 7784218 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 72159231 epoch_slot_no: 274431 block_no: 7784041 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 44368 time: 2022-09-21 01:58:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87608f42b92fc02f2e20d1464a167245a1b6bb559fb01c77974c5a27d696c3a3Block Operator
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