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 7790458 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 72287478 epoch_slot_no: 402678 block_no: 7790281 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 61011 time: 2022-09-22 13:36:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1154bd8bd1d815db136d5f16c047fa0a0710676b2099d2a14bb91ed5e6d46f2cBlock Operator
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