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 7798659 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 72456854 epoch_slot_no: 140054 block_no: 7798482 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 85916 time: 2022-09-24 12:39:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633359babf80af302f11f135251f1f7b819d9ccbce89adf2ef0d416165800255Block Operator
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