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 7794446 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 72369082 epoch_slot_no: 52282 block_no: 7794269 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 24603 time: 2022-09-23 12:16:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae10848e5881512734e9c21b83d6988934e93a8d169d1c5a9da4eaf802eda14Block Operator
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