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 7789395 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 72266572 epoch_slot_no: 381772 block_no: 7789218 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 49081 time: 2022-09-22 07:47:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7dab828354e01c3ea9699fd615d2aded9113b551a841da95e8a941be17bb268Block Operator
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