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 7804388 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 72572986 epoch_slot_no: 256186 block_no: 7804211 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 85887 time: 2022-09-25 20:54:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d0ea038632197cb94fb1fcdce52c477be44359e480ed93fde4edea0154f621Block Operator
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