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 7787749 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72233498 epoch_slot_no: 348698 block_no: 7787572 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 35690 time: 2022-09-21 22:36:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eb31193e7ff0555b0decea007c3c762abf5b9aa8071ca30530c7d878f56e461Block Operator
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