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 7784726 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72169493 epoch_slot_no: 284693 block_no: 7784549 slot_leader_id: 5386322 size: 7890 time: 2022-09-21 04:49:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe271972e3364b003018dc4aa06a06d14765158954055dbc3f2ccade67e72dbc4Block Operator
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