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 7806331 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 72613308 epoch_slot_no: 296508 block_no: 7806154 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 42008 time: 2022-09-26 08:06:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73959ba2cef572c177a294b40936869903d6ec89624e9cecdedf0ac1b954ba12Block Operator
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