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 7801467 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 72513294 epoch_slot_no: 196494 block_no: 7801290 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 12223 time: 2022-09-25 04:19:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba75f4f9666ab224d3e4469cfee96e8a8f8870f6fb30545d83b688c7a7fa9b6bBlock Operator
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