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 7805927 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 72605430 epoch_slot_no: 288630 block_no: 7805750 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 82608 time: 2022-09-26 05:55:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42221ae3cd4245af39ec8b1ca5f4c92e52603edb123d403383d3b596bdf4bb34Block Operator
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