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 7784941 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72174339 epoch_slot_no: 289539 block_no: 7784764 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 61771 time: 2022-09-21 06:10:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fe1b5d8327ed3c9991c2f51ed535f69ec8c4f4f8a5d42b44ba11894900f7fd3Block Operator
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