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 7797760 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 72437359 epoch_slot_no: 120559 block_no: 7797583 slot_leader_id: 6018432 size: 79945 time: 2022-09-24 07:14:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77425bdee2e37d8dfd0aeb68f68fdb17ba1586ab5e592b0684730f831b2a3cfcBlock Operator
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