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 7793498 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 72350141 epoch_slot_no: 33341 block_no: 7793321 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 31119 time: 2022-09-23 07:00:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc538bdb8a02c4d231205fbe8b16f7303e77048b4357c3164e91362e84b481324Block Operator
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