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 7786478 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 72206868 epoch_slot_no: 322068 block_no: 7786301 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 55149 time: 2022-09-21 15:12:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x029c01ff3bab7f422a91ca895698460602ec1fe886954adb3d4a9f24e754bc45Block Operator
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