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 7798973 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72462724 epoch_slot_no: 145924 block_no: 7798796 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 50252 time: 2022-09-24 14:16:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe17466fee4fa871ea521eff78db90f3799ab5afe7ce068a7721846c6e62ac4afBlock Operator
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