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 7806066 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 72608015 epoch_slot_no: 291215 block_no: 7805889 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 52171 time: 2022-09-26 06:38:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5128ab2dfcaf5d567c918f5b53ce2b9b05428b247dee705a8fb9f92acb773cBlock Operator
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