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 7793257 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72345033 epoch_slot_no: 28233 block_no: 7793080 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 55173 time: 2022-09-23 05:35:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce6f5b36d6c113d4ba3b20bfb7ca7ed6e442ec44371215bacf561edae64357fBlock Operator
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