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 7786221 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 72201456 epoch_slot_no: 316656 block_no: 7786044 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 59955 time: 2022-09-21 13:42:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x648d8a61bfa86608a630d26af87b56340fdf1e4ed9b6b656dd873eb7860c0f0fBlock Operator
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