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 7788267 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 72244196 epoch_slot_no: 359396 block_no: 7788090 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 87751 time: 2022-09-22 01:34:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84c85c75818d574d2ac4643d7f2c65ca35aec0079cf923699f00f871d380b1c1Block Operator
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