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 7792867 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72336935 epoch_slot_no: 20135 block_no: 7792690 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 11097 time: 2022-09-23 03:20:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f8ce56c4e7024044ae0290ef2f1c3500e09536d8a3e9566f526079a99a0553Block Operator
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