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 7805795 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 72602708 epoch_slot_no: 285908 block_no: 7805618 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 66202 time: 2022-09-26 05:09:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d3693b9e865eb51fb1ff6977d15ce62b10cdd7f52bcec964558b1575516960eBlock Operator
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