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 7786359 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72204665 epoch_slot_no: 319865 block_no: 7786182 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 42611 time: 2022-09-21 14:35:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb24077efe1093604390ea685f15330daa094df5e22b5ecae932254a533de8decBlock Operator
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