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 7787631 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 72231055 epoch_slot_no: 346255 block_no: 7787454 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 27798 time: 2022-09-21 21:55:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea13af1c13950d5422954a8740dfedf88c61ba2c6766bb355439a3e423ea36fBlock Operator
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