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 7784598 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 72166864 epoch_slot_no: 282064 block_no: 7784421 slot_leader_id: 7582145 size: 84994 time: 2022-09-21 04:05:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fccdb819ce5df410696ac0ea5d7ffd24245754164dc34e7991b2a05899c5a44Block Operator
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