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 7797542 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72432707 epoch_slot_no: 115907 block_no: 7797365 slot_leader_id: 7314389 size: 13331 time: 2022-09-24 05:56:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6249a7907871ad77a5e39f70dd0ea3bf2741f2adcc938f2603e2caeddd59ffBlock Operator
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