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 7791462 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 72308065 epoch_slot_no: 423265 block_no: 7791285 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 38148 time: 2022-09-22 19:19:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x361c3406e7ef156d5565ea0c965b3e83dcf5b9cfb47e1aa9b41b2ec416a9877bBlock Operator
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