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 7796734 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72416661 epoch_slot_no: 99861 block_no: 7796557 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 20556 time: 2022-09-24 01:29:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99592ddc84f1f7e47c4e15e85ee99788fef1d17cad100dfc8d219a08bf0577a3Block Operator
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