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 7785356 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72183040 epoch_slot_no: 298240 block_no: 7785179 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88362 time: 2022-09-21 08:35:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38862d5fd0857d9e3a1f61ec6f5d4deca8cf3918b12753be10028aaa45f38bcfBlock Operator
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