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 7788553 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72250012 epoch_slot_no: 365212 block_no: 7788376 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 62242 time: 2022-09-22 03:11:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x795bfce8f02e2327a2e996657ac9894967b52923609d17e12112943eb00e18faBlock Operator
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