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 7804023 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 72565186 epoch_slot_no: 248386 block_no: 7803846 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 27270 time: 2022-09-25 18:44:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a58f5859e33cff1bd994967db73585cbb6d7943b2b6dc39dcc3a8bd585935aBlock Operator
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