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 7784732 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72169633 epoch_slot_no: 284833 block_no: 7784555 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 21168 time: 2022-09-21 04:52:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4271156f4fdbb91068e2e0f644b939b28cc5ea836b30d81bfa12b49207749f71Block Operator
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