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 7784564 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72166262 epoch_slot_no: 281462 block_no: 7784387 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 40218 time: 2022-09-21 03:55:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63d6c0813d7f25b9dfa15a4c47bb718aadf455e8679d356a7c457d40dafe2557Block Operator
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