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 7802675 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 72537619 epoch_slot_no: 220819 block_no: 7802498 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 47069 time: 2022-09-25 11:05:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe13e418708220fd658f5894fb7439bd39a1c2d524ad06e5b0980bc7f627d3343Block Operator
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