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 7798301 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72449086 epoch_slot_no: 132286 block_no: 7798124 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 30461 time: 2022-09-24 10:29:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c20abc1faa9b3768fd0884e9b2cfd8a983d2c169442044a6082fa1a8474718bBlock Operator
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