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 7795253 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 72385473 epoch_slot_no: 68673 block_no: 7795076 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 87877 time: 2022-09-23 16:49:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07396db15fe2f33d3de2d10ac5d80a18281d2d9523ae7cdd1fe1202dfe94cde4Block Operator
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