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 7802694 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 72537943 epoch_slot_no: 221143 block_no: 7802517 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 12416 time: 2022-09-25 11:10:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x592d050a7460d984b57df20f441e089750e6ce3da3cfb661a4282f2c492fc353Block Operator
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