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 7806646 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72620355 epoch_slot_no: 303555 block_no: 7806469 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 23423 time: 2022-09-26 10:04:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17681175f1b2d97a1073951cb0ebe019f03184149dd97c6d6be955212d3a8140Block Operator
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