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 7788322 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72245310 epoch_slot_no: 360510 block_no: 7788145 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 22491 time: 2022-09-22 01:53:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c85c84eab90dcaa3abfc9fc8ecc1d2e8ddb914e57ffcbdd8086c0d31005872aBlock Operator
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