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 7798139 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72445831 epoch_slot_no: 129031 block_no: 7797962 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 65126 time: 2022-09-24 09:35:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e58e6795b1fa753a5da6548f2dd2e58429149f2d351fcd6afdf92297b5f18dBlock Operator
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