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 7796617 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72414321 epoch_slot_no: 97521 block_no: 7796440 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 8112 time: 2022-09-24 00:50:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451c6822088a1242b6c3079de33a5799f4a88319a53e84d58c853d63d3d3fae6Block Operator
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