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 7784827 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 72171653 epoch_slot_no: 286853 block_no: 7784650 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 84055 time: 2022-09-21 05:25:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c491eda553f193cb8b8c55607f36d9cc6dc201da1a3d6778366cd8725e947fBlock Operator
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