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 7796267 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72406910 epoch_slot_no: 90110 block_no: 7796090 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 75627 time: 2022-09-23 22:46:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fd8405b64d0c5421052fd8f94077ab3f17c5b2afb3cd3fdcc130631c7a4e373Block Operator
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