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 7786902 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72216212 epoch_slot_no: 331412 block_no: 7786725 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 4322 time: 2022-09-21 17:48:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x576ca650816748b94326a8f271b032b51a032318f74c4ee20b7f15140270133bBlock Operator
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