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 7794167 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 72363955 epoch_slot_no: 47155 block_no: 7793990 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 30316 time: 2022-09-23 10:50:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8572b833e9858305f2843c988ba252725fbd8f52739a808168671e89059ec0f3Block Operator
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