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 7787259 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 72223360 epoch_slot_no: 338560 block_no: 7787082 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 87996 time: 2022-09-21 19:47:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc10f9ba460dc21254d76b9c4f3d9a3cbc7e02b8fdfcd8376af90711494be4614Block Operator
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