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 7799659 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 72476388 epoch_slot_no: 159588 block_no: 7799482 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 86167 time: 2022-09-24 18:04:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974d4e1496d2be73526177a98567505d49a8a204a91ce9a95d7b0d68a65bce67Block Operator
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