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 7795395 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72388366 epoch_slot_no: 71566 block_no: 7795218 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 21913 time: 2022-09-23 17:37:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb695267eca977e1a920dcb45a7cf6b3c9554e2be0e21c9ae09afd1493304601aBlock Operator
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