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 7799879 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72480908 epoch_slot_no: 164108 block_no: 7799702 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 15340 time: 2022-09-24 19:19:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26aae20defd008648bf101d09eb40c1757ecd63f7ee03c3fb11102ee20649be1Block Operator
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