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 7805217 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 72589697 epoch_slot_no: 272897 block_no: 7805040 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 35837 time: 2022-09-26 01:33:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55611727850b38ed3df073fa26ac22dc37bcd358aba992624a4acc0ac21a67deBlock Operator
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