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 7792254 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 72324503 epoch_slot_no: 7703 block_no: 7792077 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 86171 time: 2022-09-22 23:53:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x737f9c45b704fa0c6cbd73dd74d46795c3892f9ccd7d1ee67a479efcd420a804Block Operator
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