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 7802743 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 72539054 epoch_slot_no: 222254 block_no: 7802566 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 8343 time: 2022-09-25 11:29:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffa6dc24f0349cf833126a2e765aa29fea0740ab468f6a4560b5aea5f6ae5d3Block Operator
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