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 7786804 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 72214205 epoch_slot_no: 329405 block_no: 7786627 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 83544 time: 2022-09-21 17:14:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f875923e63bdbed7f99f85b3c7088a6d38fe73b170363a8a370a6521a93a7ceBlock Operator
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