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 7803547 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 72556466 epoch_slot_no: 239666 block_no: 7803370 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 15340 time: 2022-09-25 16:19:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8dc7fc653e2d5561cdcce9f6e3ae8e0df763c5b2cb1b7260ff6f5fbcf450a34Block Operator
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