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 7784400 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72162556 epoch_slot_no: 277756 block_no: 7784223 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 80646 time: 2022-09-21 02:54:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcba376a7b4bd4d6657db568ea1b2a7fc9cc50145c2411c09f4e569750dbfefd7Block Operator
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