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 7789549 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72269516 epoch_slot_no: 384716 block_no: 7789372 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 13731 time: 2022-09-22 08:36:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5ed473d0d27cd1951d6ed3bfce7e7e81cd207084a683c27e0349ccd5a256268Block Operator
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