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 7801388 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72511475 epoch_slot_no: 194675 block_no: 7801211 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 32735 time: 2022-09-25 03:49:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95f4ceda08454d93d835ad2175fcd9127a2d9c5a671280105a6267e81623bc60Block Operator
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