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 7786126 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 72199428 epoch_slot_no: 314628 block_no: 7785949 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 86187 time: 2022-09-21 13:08:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67b7bcaf43e1fe9f138d14181a52b6cd002e9c1e4564c6b1d6ef963b117af0ceBlock Operator
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