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 7804563 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 72576237 epoch_slot_no: 259437 block_no: 7804386 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 57022 time: 2022-09-25 21:48:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1d211cefad01039fcbd7c2ef65c4e0bf72f27c93f6aff4791562de62d9d28dBlock Operator
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