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 7801386 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72511417 epoch_slot_no: 194617 block_no: 7801209 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 12098 time: 2022-09-25 03:48:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22f88535f3620def17f1dd152a870df9a1845b426492e0fbc2c46aa1417c29e2Block Operator
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