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 7789475 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72268018 epoch_slot_no: 383218 block_no: 7789298 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 31380 time: 2022-09-22 08:11:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98367b1f055890df86dd4bd2c0a16f6ba15e729d81fd52435e67fe37a3395a41Block Operator
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