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 7786969 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 72217489 epoch_slot_no: 332689 block_no: 7786792 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 49504 time: 2022-09-21 18:09:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd74d960ce5a1834044ead86f8f632d28750918fbe05a57118f74cd8f1cd97959Block Operator
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