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 7802190 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 72528297 epoch_slot_no: 211497 block_no: 7802013 slot_leader_id: 7719904 size: 53717 time: 2022-09-25 08:29:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f3d3951b77ed5153f0a53f7c19c029e61324199e1a94aa0b28b0167b9499f0Block Operator
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