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 7798115 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 72445231 epoch_slot_no: 128431 block_no: 7797938 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 67572 time: 2022-09-24 09:25:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87070940a56f83e717b6e8c2b75d69a41f6d11a37ef4dcbb58db0978be1e41d7Block Operator
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