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 7798548 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72454528 epoch_slot_no: 137728 block_no: 7798371 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 49494 time: 2022-09-24 12:00:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0bba25d571249f649704fc23bd1c35a5c124cd1b8547ee9403c0fc749fe55aBlock Operator
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