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 7793541 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72351089 epoch_slot_no: 34289 block_no: 7793364 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 87114 time: 2022-09-23 07:16:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fd4ba0db5f719934d8b8301c505e3b265455ebbbfdc9916f3d781fc5bf2a69Block Operator
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