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 7798377 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72450806 epoch_slot_no: 134006 block_no: 7798200 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 8208 time: 2022-09-24 10:58:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88fcb55c4c6e48328eb0bb9e60bda3d3baca11ea90daf09b5b7ba04e0ec17ff6Block Operator
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