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 7796642 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 72414923 epoch_slot_no: 98123 block_no: 7796465 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 86392 time: 2022-09-24 01:00:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x728fe10b2a290842e97cfe7b079de9416bef57c1f01e0b2132d0a9fa46cc53eaBlock Operator
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