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 7799241 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72468331 epoch_slot_no: 151531 block_no: 7799064 slot_leader_id: 5531210 size: 81009 time: 2022-09-24 15:50:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5f4b0c57ed1d27b3c234b6acb6e47d54c708df3d9d88fa75f737f4cf95c6cdBlock Operator
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