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 7801044 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 72504151 epoch_slot_no: 187351 block_no: 7800867 slot_leader_id: 7630734 size: 55421 time: 2022-09-25 01:47:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde6dfc7f3e10cd9a4145bcd9344644e2bd3a699741148c38aca7b936a9005f6fBlock Operator
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