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 7799124 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72465631 epoch_slot_no: 148831 block_no: 7798947 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 47990 time: 2022-09-24 15:05:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9f72eab45d7b44e520a7996ae3a19c70ecd826d3e84a8129bda275ccbe8beccBlock Operator
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