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 7804238 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 72569637 epoch_slot_no: 252837 block_no: 7804061 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 59366 time: 2022-09-25 19:58:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x851f8fceca37fd2e7b8785d2586a4b324cd0b080018c5e9e611e0e256ed976daBlock Operator
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