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 7800233 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72488139 epoch_slot_no: 171339 block_no: 7800056 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 19221 time: 2022-09-24 21:20:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6170682f7eed0c5753c0fb205ec5c6c6068b9d6c1b481771778e35d96472a6f0Block Operator
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