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 7786875 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72215754 epoch_slot_no: 330954 block_no: 7786698 slot_leader_id: 5973294 size: 49443 time: 2022-09-21 17:40:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x064f7d3827820e74c93abcd73182afa26162442e277148063a2495aa1c3329b0Block Operator
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