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 7804799 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 72581317 epoch_slot_no: 264517 block_no: 7804622 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 84564 time: 2022-09-25 23:13:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x007cf6485d0f08dfe4f80fd1b1234d88e784fdb1dfa54c597bee79f130374cdaBlock Operator
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