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 7790975 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 72297694 epoch_slot_no: 412894 block_no: 7790798 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 20951 time: 2022-09-22 16:26:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae3fd4b0013f07d94fe26bf6c501d5f7d9a84e819d4a9bcf3a2f7292f55dfd2cBlock Operator
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