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 7798031 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72443292 epoch_slot_no: 126492 block_no: 7797854 slot_leader_id: 6328044 size: 16296 time: 2022-09-24 08:53:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad0a9253199e3badf44d78d3d901f34ff5671a62b3177853020a8003ab972bf6Block Operator
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