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 7789414 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 72266887 epoch_slot_no: 382087 block_no: 7789237 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 16579 time: 2022-09-22 07:52:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d05dde63d06e178845d2613ce42cd30b2c67c8799f9ff66604cfa3c04921d91Block Operator
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