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 7791457 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72307986 epoch_slot_no: 423186 block_no: 7791280 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 19380 time: 2022-09-22 19:17:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5acb7b4ac024682844b6387463d7fe8892a97447e8866518eb0179e5923a199Block Operator
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