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 7786832 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 72214769 epoch_slot_no: 329969 block_no: 7786655 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 71653 time: 2022-09-21 17:24:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x122d82d6b90f75f7d774830930b54b623688bc8b99f41f0bd682e5409c67a3c9Block Operator
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