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 7787717 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72232879 epoch_slot_no: 348079 block_no: 7787540 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 84493 time: 2022-09-21 22:26:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f3a3939d83666beef41925a09b7c2b228d4c5f920b386a3310dcb9e94f9cf7eBlock Operator
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