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 7805285 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72590926 epoch_slot_no: 274126 block_no: 7805108 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 14916 time: 2022-09-26 01:53:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa561fc4906a57060fa0aa3c6ad18c76110da77f8d8275abe842dcdcf3e459fafBlock Operator
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