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 7788280 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 72244493 epoch_slot_no: 359693 block_no: 7788103 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 76462 time: 2022-09-22 01:39:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66b554eb19c7a52024a404c1ad93ca12b156b381d401d2707b3aa8bd7475e7beBlock Operator
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