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 7795914 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 72399217 epoch_slot_no: 82417 block_no: 7795737 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 87696 time: 2022-09-23 20:38:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84f95aea75b7f3ba4305b89669295d8f5f91a8f0bd83d5b9ac124654f5e8e80Block Operator
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