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 7803576 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72557014 epoch_slot_no: 240214 block_no: 7803399 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 7294 time: 2022-09-25 16:28:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea90a9a3dd3212e7850b5c08da825c2141232bbdc896a5da26672ea1eaf68aeBlock Operator
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