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 7804911 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 72583665 epoch_slot_no: 266865 block_no: 7804734 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 36724 time: 2022-09-25 23:52:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbf48b13fb6e3360e51741ab7e09f5e76b69e8b23f3df897654b86c676dcb4a7Block Operator
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