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 7788861 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 72256493 epoch_slot_no: 371693 block_no: 7788684 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 47315 time: 2022-09-22 04:59:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aa432e5ad93a778da560132b11734a7d1d1add36427e79fa0b50a38aad2c43fBlock Operator
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