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 7784787 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72170917 epoch_slot_no: 286117 block_no: 7784610 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 8804 time: 2022-09-21 05:13:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ad24229c1ef0954012f8acd4f2721e9f5f1cd69f6ac739560861e38d60be2e7Block Operator
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