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 7798223 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72447359 epoch_slot_no: 130559 block_no: 7798046 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 64288 time: 2022-09-24 10:00:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd00bc77987c8e6c41c7b2fb9f77cd3c6df55e151748615fbe9d7de42f865ec1Block Operator
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